'My Fear Has Gone Out the Window:' Fast-Food Worker Movement More Energized Than Ever

http://www.alternet.org/activism/my-fear-has-gone-out-window-fast-food-worker-movement-more-energized-ever


Fast food workers occupy a McDonald's store in Oakland, Calif., to demand a $15 hourly wage and a union.
Photo Credit: Alyssa Figueroa

“Walk out! We got your back! Walk out! We got your back!” shouted hundreds of fast-food workers and their supporters in a crammed McDonalds store.

All eyes were on Marta, as she paced around behind the McDonalds counter trying to figure out if she could join her fellow workers on the other side.

In unison, the workers continued to shout, “Walk out! We got your back!” News cameras flashed on Marta’s face, and organizers advised her over the counter about her rights.

Marta walked over to consult her managers, sparking hope in the crowd that she just might do it.