Protests hit American Fast Food sector!

Fast food chain workers across the United States have organised large protests and strikes with their Unions. Workers from fast food chains as large as Wendy's, McDonald's and Burger King refused to work and marched the streets in an attempt to raise the minimum wage level. There are states in the US with no minimum wage, ranging to about 9 to 10 dollars (an hour), with some exceptions. Workers say that the current $7.25 a hour is not sufficient, and The iBusiness Times agrees! How can people who depend on these jobs for their livelihood, run and support their families with a wage that barely meets those of part-time workers who are in university! The iBusiness Times expresses it's support for the workers, and believes that the minimum wage should be risen to at least $15. 

As a worker from Burger King stated, and very correctly as well,"It's a billion dollar company, share a little."

Think about that. And this does not only apply to Burger King, McDonald's, Wendy's, Popeye, and many more! Chief Executive Officers at the top end, who earn from $60,000 to $100,000 a month, can not be a little helpful and scrape a few dollars of their plate for the workers, who would be lucky to earn $1,500 a month? It is plain selfishness.

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At least it is comforting to know that President Barack Obama is trying, and are int he process of, and have also voted on a bill to raise minimum wages to $10.10, which will definitely improve the situation. 

This is what President Obama said, "I’m going to keep pushing until we get a higher minimum wage for hardworking Americans across the entire country."

It is all the workers, the union and the President of the United States (meaning part of the government), versus the Executives of the fast food chains and lawmakers in the United States, who will win? Time will tell.

Source(s):

http://rt.com/usa/fast-food-protest-usa-802/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-25239433