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Twin Cities workers will join in a nationwide strike Thursday, April 14, in the fast food industry to demand a $15 minimum wage, paid sick days and a voice in the workplace.
“We’ve won $15 in Seattle, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and New York,” organizers said. “Eleven million Americans have won raises since the Fight for $15 began just three years ago . . . But nearly 64 million hardworking Americans still make less than $15 an hour and 42 percent of workers in Minneapolis don’t have paid sick days. Right now is a pivotal time to fight in the Twin Cities for workers’ rights.”
Nationally, the effort is being coordinated by the Fight for $15 movement. In the Twin Cities, CTUL has taken a leadership role.
In St. Paul, strikers will rally at 5:30 a.m. at the McDonald’s at 471 Marion St. It is across the street from the state Capitol, where lawmakers are considering proposals to institute paid leave and attempts by the retail industry to stop cities from adopting wage and leave ordinances. RSVP for the St. Paul strike on Facebook.
In Minneapolis, strikers will rally at 5 p.m. at the McDonald’s at 210 E. Lake St. RSVP for the Minneapolis strike on Facebook.
Other events are planned for Fast Food Worker Justice Week. They include:
Monday, April 11
5 p.m., Room 230 of Bruininks Hall, University of Minnesota
Panel discussion on the intersections of race, class, citizenship status and capitalism as they relate to the lives of Twin Cities workers.
Wednesday, April 13
5:30 p.m., Room 230 of Anderson Hall, University of Minnesota
Film screening of “The Hand That Feeds,” which explores the struggles immigrant workers face in fighting for justice. A discussion with Twin Cities fast food workers will follow.