The fight for $15 an hour minimum wage is in full force today.
Protesters in several cities in the U.S. and around the world are taking part in the fight for $15. Many of these protesters work for fast-food companies, such as McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD), Burger King Worldwide Inc (NYSE:BKW) and Wendys Co (NASDAQ:WEN), and are arguing that they need more money for a living wage, reports Time.
The fight for $15 protests are expected to span 200 cities in 30 countries across the world. Low-wage workers chose to hold the protests on Tax Day to bring attention to the fact that many of them need government aid to survive, Time notes.
Here’s what some Twitter (NYSE:TWTR) users are saying about the fight for $15.
- “#FightFor15 goes beyond fast food, it’s about domestic workers,caregivers and more.”
- “I never eat fast food but I feel moved to today. #capitalism #FightFor15”
- “The #minimumwage should be raised, but $15 is a bit much. Many who have student loan debt don’t make that much. #Getreal #FightFor15”
- “Our Free Enterprise system pays what you’re worth. If you are worth 15 an hour, and you’re dependable, you’ll get it. No gimmes #FightFor15”
- “Mad love to everyone on the streets today fighting for #FightFor15 all over this country, #blacklivesmatter #blackandbrownsolidairty”
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