Why labor should unite behind the fast food workers?
The blue collar workers in this country are probably at their weakest point in 75 years? Union membership has dwindled to about 10% or less of the total workforce.
These fast food workers should be commended for their courage in challenging their employers. They are the modern day "coal miners" who knew they needed their paychecks more than anyone, but nonetheless, were willing to take a stand against the owners.
These workers are not asking too much from their employers. These folks are making humongous profits for their officers and shareholders, even as they hold their employee pay to less than $8.00 per hour. A decent pay increase to the workers would put none of the owners in any type of hardship. It would be good for everyone in our economy.
What company would advertise open positions that paid less than McDonalds? If these fast food workers are successful, it will drive up wages across the board. This is good. We should stand behind them and give them all the support we can.
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The boss exploits them. The government ignores them. Their fellow workers in other industries look down on them.
So they are taking matters into their own hands and the thought of these proud, defiant workers on the picket line gives me hope! 
