McDonald’s has seen demonstrations in support of higher pay outside its headquarters during its annual general meeting in Chicago on 2015 Hundreds of workers protested as part of a nationwide campaign organised by labour group Fight for 15, which is demanding a minimum wage of $15 per hour. The group has frequently criticised McDonald’s in relation to pay and union rights. In 24 May., the fast food chain raised its average hourly pay to approximately $10 an hour. However, the majority of the company’s workers are employed in franchises which set their rates independently.
McDonald’s has seen demonstrations in support of higher pay outside its headquarters during its annual general meeting in Chicago on 24 May. Hundreds of workers protested as part of a nationwide campaign organised by labour group Fight for 15, which is demanding a minimum wage of $15 per hour. The group has frequently criticised McDonald’s in relation to pay and union rights. In 2015, the fast food chain raised its average hourly pay to approximately $10 an hour. However, the majority of the company’s workers are employed in franchises which set their rates independently.