Fast food workers set to protest for higher pay

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NEW YORK (AP) — Labor organizers say protesters will turn out in the U.S. and more than 30 other
countries on Thursday in support of higher pay for workers at fast-food chains including McDonald’s,
Burger King and Taco Bell.
The demonstrations build on a campaign by unions to bring attention to the plight of low-wage workers and
get the public behind the idea of a $15-an-hour wage. The businesses say such a wage would hurt their
ability to create jobs.
The campaign comes as President Barack Obama works to raise the federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour,
which translates to about $15,000 a year for a full-time job.
The protests have captured media attention at a time when the gap between the rich and poor has widened.
Protest turnouts have varied widely, however.NEW YORK (AP) — Labor organizers say protesters will turn
out in the U.S. and more than 30 other countries on Thursday in support of higher pay for workers at
fast-food chains including McDonald’s, Burger King and Taco Bell.
The demonstrations build on a campaign by unions to bring attention to the plight of low-wage workers and
get the public behind the idea of a $15-an-hour wage. The businesses say such a wage would hurt their
ability to create jobs.
The campaign comes as President Barack Obama works to raise the federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour,
which translates to about $15,000 a year for a full-time job.
The protests have captured media attention at a time when the gap between the rich and poor has widened.
Protest turnouts have varied widely, however.

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