McDonald’s staff in two UK outlets will strike on 4 September as part of coordinated worldwide action against the fast food company. Staff at the restaurants in Cambridge and Crayford voted strongly in favour of the action. The campaign is being led by Unite union members who have been working for over a year to improve conditions at McDonalds. Thousands of US fast food workers have participated in Labor Day strikes in previous years, as part of the Fight for 15 campaign for an hourly wage of $15.
McDonald’s staff in two UK outlets will strike on 4 September as part of coordinated worldwide action against the fast food company. Staff at the restaurants in Cambridge and Crayford voted strongly in favour of the action. Workers are demanding a minimum wage of £10 ($13) per hour, secure contracts and union recognition. Thousands of US fast food workers have participated in Labor Day strikes in previous years, as part of the Fight for 15 campaign for an hourly wage of $15.