Fast Food Worker Protest Fig. 1. Theguardian.com. “Thousands of Fight for 15 Protesters Rise Up in 340 Cities Across the US” (2016)
Minimum Wage $15 for Fast Food Workers
It was a cool and sunny day outside when people in 340 cities went to have a demonstration protest. Theguardian website informs us that In California, they crowded the streets near the San Diego’s international airport area, that were surrounded by tall buildings. Viewers are drawn to several people, of different ethnic groups and ages, holding signs and one of the signs is a big rectangle sign that states boldly “Fight for $15” in blue color. Another sign is having a hamburger on it and states that not just McDonald’s workers, but other workers should also be paid $15 per hour. This grabs a reader’s attention because there are several civilians that are sincerely concerned about this problem and determined to have this movement be successful. Citizens across the US, that belong to various ethnic groups, are concerned with the minimum wage not being $15 per hour and have been protesting this for the past several years. Some states have passed laws to change minimum wage to $15 but there seems to be no plan in effect, by the Federal government, to change the minimum wage. The several “Fight for 15” protesters are in a huge city demonstrating with emotions of …show more content…
These demonstrators are of various ages, ethnic groups, and occupations They are marching forward to achieve a common goal and to ensure that they are noticed. They want change to occur in our economy and fairness to prevail. This movement is taking place in a well populated business area, within a big city. Services Employees International Union (SEIU) members are at this protest, which can be seen by the t-shirts and pins they have on. Sam Thieman reported that the (SEIU) has been strong in the movement since the
Minimum Wage $15 for Fast Food Workers
It was a cool and sunny day outside when people in 340 cities went to have a demonstration protest. Theguardian website informs us that In California, they crowded the streets near the San Diego’s international airport area, that were surrounded by tall buildings. Viewers are drawn to several people, of different ethnic groups and ages, holding signs and one of the signs is a big rectangle sign that states boldly “Fight for $15” in blue color. Another sign is having a hamburger on it and states that not just McDonald’s workers, but other workers should also be paid $15 per hour. This grabs a reader’s attention because there are several civilians that are sincerely concerned about this problem and determined to have this movement be successful. Citizens across the US, that belong to various ethnic groups, are concerned with the minimum wage not being $15 per hour and have been protesting this for the past several years. Some states have passed laws to change minimum wage to $15 but there seems to be no plan in effect, by the Federal government, to change the minimum wage. The several “Fight for 15” protesters are in a huge city demonstrating with emotions of …show more content…
These demonstrators are of various ages, ethnic groups, and occupations They are marching forward to achieve a common goal and to ensure that they are noticed. They want change to occur in our economy and fairness to prevail. This movement is taking place in a well populated business area, within a big city. Services Employees International Union (SEIU) members are at this protest, which can be seen by the t-shirts and pins they have on. Sam Thieman reported that the (SEIU) has been strong in the movement since the