Police handcuffed several protesters in New York and Detroit on Thursday as they blocked traffic in the latest attempt to escalate their efforts to get McDonald's, Burger King and other fast-food companies to pay their employees at least $15 an hour. The protests, which are planned for about 150 cities nationwide throughout Thursday, are part of the "Fight for $15" campaign. Before Thursday's protests, organizers said they planned to engage in nonviolent civil disobedience to draw more attention to the cause. The National Restaurant Association, on the other hand, said in a statement that the protests are an attempt by unions to "boost their dwindling membership." http://yhoo.it/1pNW5FE http://bit.ly/1fJ5yqZ
Police Cuff Protestors Demanding Higher Fast-food Wages
Police handcuffed several protesters in New York and Detroit on Thursday as they blocked traffic in the latest attempt to escalate their efforts to get McDonald's, Burger King and other fast-food companies to pay their employees at least $15 an hour. The protests, which are planned for about 150 cities nationwide throughout Thursday, are part of the "Fight for $15" campaign. Before Thursday's protests, organizers said they planned to engage in nonviolent civil disobedience to draw more attention to the cause. The National Restaurant Association, on the other hand, said in a statement that the protests are an attempt by unions to "boost their dwindling membership." http://yhoo.it/1pNW5FE http://bit.ly/1fJ5yqZ
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