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Fast Food Worker Strikes Pressure On McDonald’s Supply Chain

Fast Food Worker Strikes Pressure On McDonald’s Supply Chain

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Fast food workers across the country are demanding higher pay in their "Fight for 15" campaign. Protestors claim that it's not possible to live on the current minimum wage and that it should be raised to $15 per hour. McDonald's seems to be getting the brunt of complaints, and it's affecting their business clear to their supply chain.

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