What McDonald’s Shows Us About Raising the Minimum Wage
From today’s NPR News Online: On November 29, 2012, dozens of fast-food workers assembled at a McDonald’s in midtown Manhattan to demand better pay. Their demonstration kicked off a massive…
NLRB Says McDonald’s Not Responsible For Franchise Treatment of Workers
From NPR News Online: McDonald’s should not be held responsible for the labor practices of its franchisees, the National Labor Relations Board ruled on Thursday. The federal agency, in charge…
McDonald’s Announces It Will No Longer Lobby Against Minimum Wage Hikes
From today’s CNBC News Online: McDonald’s will no longer take part in efforts to lobby against raising the minimum wage at the federal, state or local level, the fast-food giant…
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Deadline Is Today in McDonald’s Labor Case That Could Affect Millions
From today’s New York Times: The Trump appointee charged with enforcing federal labor rights is scrambling to head off a court ruling in a case against McDonald’s that could redefine…