BOSTON — Cooks and cashiers from McDonald's, Burger King and other restaurants are planning to walk off the job to call for a $15 an hour minimum wage.The protesters are also pushing for union rights for fast food workers and for a paid medical leave bill currently before Massachusetts lawmakers.The Labor Day protest is set to begin at the Tremont Street McDonald's at 6 a.m.
Local Fast Food Workers To Strike For $15 Minimum Wage
By Associated Press, Boston Herald
Sat, 09/02/2017 - 9:00pm
Sections: u.s.
Topics: Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston
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