Minneapolis mayor joins fast food worker demonstration

http://www.workdayminnesota.org/articles/minneapolis-mayor-joins-fast-food-worker-demonstration

By Russell Raczkowski, Workday Minnesota
December 4, 2014

MINNEAPOLIS

Joined by Mayor Betsy Hodges, fast food workers and supporters briefly occupied a Burger King restaurant in Minneapolis Thursday as part of the nationwide movement for a $15-an-hour minimum wage.

Earlier in the day, striking fast food workers demonstrated at a Minneapolis McDonald’s. They were joined by home health care workers, Walmart employees, retail janitors and others who began demonstrating on Black Friday for higher living standards.

“I'm part of a growing movement fighting for $15 and the right to organize a union without retaliation,” said fast food worker Guillermo Lindsey. “I work hard and deserve a living wage so I can take care of my family and afford a stable place to live. I'm fighting to live, not just to survive.”

Hodges praised the efforts of the demonstrators.

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Published on Dec 4, 2014
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MINNEAPOLIS, 12-4-14. Joined by Mayor Betsy Hodges, fast food workers and supporters briefly occupied a Burger King restaurant in Minneapolis Thursday as part of the nationwide movement for a $15-an-hour minimum wage.

Earlier in the day, striking fast food workers demonstrated at a Minneapolis McDonald’s. They were joined by home health care workers, Walmart employees, retail janitors and others who began demonstrating on Black Friday for higher living standards.

“I'm part of a growing movement fighting for $15 and the right to organize a union without retaliation,” said fast food worker Guillermo Lindsey. “I work hard and deserve a living wage so I can take care of my family and afford a stable place to live. I'm fighting to live, not just to survive.”