Fast-food and low wage workers in up to 150 U.S. cities , 30 nations will protest Thursday . Seattle 's mayor introduced plan to gradually lift the city 's minimum wage to $ 15 . Seattle worker groups and advocates are well-organized and enjoy the support of the mayor , the entire City Council and most Seattle residents ; better to participate and be able to shape the final contours of the inevitable wage increase than oppose the process entirely . Score: 6 Corporations fight any increase , but many businesses agree with hike in wage . It has worked in other cities , they say ; wage will be raised and businesses will adjust .
Fast-food and low wage workers in up to 150 U.S. cities , 30 nations will protest Thursday . Seattle 's mayor introduced plan to gradually lift the city 's minimum wage to $ 15 . Score: 6 Corporations fight any increase , but many businesses agree with hike in wage . It has worked in other cities , they say ; wage will be raised and businesses will adjust .