Such corporations as McDonald’s and Burger King have reported in a joint statement that most of their points in the US work on a franchise, and that is why the decisions are not accepted at the restaurant level (Gabbat). Companies argue that increasing the minimum wage will mean higher costs and higher prices for manufactured products. The reason for low wages in fast food restaurants is the fact that most employees are young and do not have experience. However, the author comes to the conclusion that not all supports of the strike agree with this statement proving that teenagers do not always work in fast food restaurants. It is unclear whether the strike will prevent the work of at least one restaurant, the organizers of the protest have announced their plans in advance, and the managers of the food points could adjust the …show more content…
The author of the article argues that the government should increase the minimal wage for lowest earners, but the decision and problem considering this statement are not solved yet. He tells to his audience that honestly there is no huge difference in the wage between rich and poor Americans. During the strike that takes place across the country, fast food workers demand an increase in hourly wages of up to $15, but it is unsuccessful. The minimum wages cannot give an acceptable standard of living in the US, and people are forced to resort to state aid. White House affirms that in today’s economic environment, the wage will be increased to $9 per hour for poor