Fast food workers win in court; $15 law remains in full effect
The original article on Seattle restaurants "going dark" actually lists more restaurant openings than closings
The same article being sent around the crazysphere as proof that Seattle restaurants are closing... actually lists 5 openings and at most 4 closings.
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Third-degree burns. McDonald's treatment? MUSTARD.
$15 and workers’ rights for Olympia!
SeaTac and Seattle were just the beginning and now workers in Olympia have risen up for $15 and workers’ rights. Add your name in support!
Read MoreHow Toxic Is the Franchise Lobby's Anti-$15 Lawsuit?
Apparently, the legal action to block Seattle's $15 minimum wage from going into full effect is so unpopular and embarrassing that even extreme right-wing group ALEC is now trying to pretend they had nothing to do with it.
Read MoreWe were there this morning as the franchise industry's lobbying group lawyered up against Seattle's $15.
Tell your State Senator to raise the wage
Make sure your State Senator hears what it's like trying to live on poverty wages. Tell them to support raising the minimum wage and creating minimum standards for paid sick & safe time.
Read MoreMcDonald’s Asking for Free Business Advice at SXSW
Well, this is exciting news! Corporate burger behemoth McDonald’s, which has apparently been hurting for new ideas, has come up with an innovative new tech solution: They’re heading to the South by Southwest festival in Austin. So hip!
But they’re not just attending...
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