In May we brought you a report of McDonald’s workers planning a strike in 150 cities. Though this past fast food strike reached many media outlets, changes were unmade in raising the average employee’s hourly wage of $9 to $15.
Today, fast food strikes were back again, this time more unionized than before. In 150 cities, workers from McDonald’s, Wendy’s and Burger King hit the streets to voice their concerns.
Though these protests were done peacefully, reports and videos show that some of these employees were arrested for “disorderly conduct” while sitting in the street. New York, Detroit, Chicago, Cleveland, Los Angeles, Houston, Milwaukee and Pittsburgh were among some of the larger cities who made today’s headline news in regards to protesting.
As this fast food strike is sure to grab politicians and fast food CEOs’ attention, we unfortunately don’t think anything positive will come from this event.
Here’s why!
As stated in a previous article, Artificial Intelligence is on the rise. Robot and machines are quickly taking fast food workers’ jobs as cashiers(see below).
Another reason why fast food wages are unlikely to increase is because of the demand for jobs currently in America. While fast food full time employees reportedly make about $18,500 annually, there are teens and adults out there who aren’t making even half of that amount! This could be due to a lack of work hours, part time employment or simply unemployment. Whatever the specific reason is, the point to be made is PEOPLE ARE STILL LOOKING FOR JOBS!! As an employee, if you don’t think you’re being compensated fairly a much more organized method should be thought of other than getting arrested; or worst, getting fired! Fast food CEO’s understand the power of leverage. These CEO’s also understand the power of supply and demand. And unfortunately, in 2014 the demand for jobs (yes even fast food) is very high. We’ll keep you posted on the result of this fast food melee, however, we doubt CEO’s will even budge.
How do you feel about this wage war? Let us know below!
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