On April 15 workers across America organized in a mass protest called "Fight for $15 and a Union." Although unions have not lied about their involvement they have had to soft-pedal their sponsorship in light of the ferocious daily onslaught by those who benefit from the current exploitative system.
Organizers have called this day of demonstration the largest by workers demanding justice in the workplace ever. While USA Today claimed not to be able to verify this, the numbers were clearly strong across America, including New York and Los Angeles. At least one McDonald's had to lock its doors temporarily due to the protests.
Clearly something important is going on. As one worker said, This economy is not working for us. Ever so many Americans feel this even as they may be influenced by the vast anti-union propaganda in this country. By demonstrating for a $15 per hour wage and union representative protestors were standing up for all workers.
This day of protest is a clear indication that the fight for economic justice -- and through unions, too -- is not dead as some would claim. In fact, it is just getting started.
Fast-Food Workers Demonstrate; Some Strike
Acknowledgement is hereby made to Ellen Reiss writing in the May 6, 2015, edition of the international journal The Right of Aesthetic Realism to Be Known for facts and a unique perspective on the events of April 15.
Organizers have called this day of demonstration the largest by workers demanding justice in the workplace ever. While USA Today claimed not to be able to verify this, the numbers were clearly strong across America, including New York and Los Angeles. At least one McDonald's had to lock its doors temporarily due to the protests.
Clearly something important is going on. As one worker said, This economy is not working for us. Ever so many Americans feel this even as they may be influenced by the vast anti-union propaganda in this country. By demonstrating for a $15 per hour wage and union representative protestors were standing up for all workers.
This day of protest is a clear indication that the fight for economic justice -- and through unions, too -- is not dead as some would claim. In fact, it is just getting started.
Fast-Food Workers Demonstrate; Some Strike
Acknowledgement is hereby made to Ellen Reiss writing in the May 6, 2015, edition of the international journal The Right of Aesthetic Realism to Be Known for facts and a unique perspective on the events of April 15.
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