Commentary

Statement by AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka on McDonald’s Announcement to Raise Wages

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 2, 2015.

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Make no mistake, McDonald’s didn’t wake up one day and just decide to raise wages for its workers. This decision – just like Walmart, Target and the momentum of major retailers that preceded it – is the direct result of a powerful, collective movement. McDonald’s workers and their courage to go on strike in the Fight for 15 campaign is an inspiration in the effort to raise wages across the country. And this movement will not be pacified by meager raises, but empowered.

Source: www.aflcio.org

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