Protesters in Boston seek higher wages for lowest paid workers

[Omaha Steve]

Source: Mass Live

BOSTON — Backers of a drive to hike wages for the nation's lowest paid workers to at least $15 per hour are holding a series of events in Boston.

Several hundred people, including college students, fast-food restaurant employees and other workers gathered for a rally on Tuesday afternoon at Forsyth Park near Northeastern University. Many held signs bearing messages such as "Fight for $15," ''Stop Corporate Greed," and "Jobs for Justice."

The group later planned a march to a McDonald's restaurant in downtown Boston, with several stops scheduled along the route.

Protesters say Boston is serving as a launching ground for nationwide protests on behalf of low-paid workers.

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Protesters, including college students, fast-food restaurant employees and other workers, display placards as they march Tuesday, April 14, 2015, in Boston. Organizers of the event are calling for the nation's lowest paid workers to earn at least $15 per hour. (Steven Senne)


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[mpcamb]

1. Anybody on top of this? How can we lend support?

[femmedem]

2. It's part of a coordinated day of actions across the country.

There are four rallies that I know of in Connecticut, with a strike in at least one city.

So if you would like to support the movement, you may be able to find a similar rally or march near you. The SEIU or AFT union websites would have info. Or just google "Fight for 15."

[cstanleytech]

3. I have a problem with asking for 15 dollars and its that

while I believe they should get the raise it will only be a short term solution when whats needed is a long term one so that they dont have to struggle for years with having to essentially beg their employers for a raise like a dog.

[Omaha Steve]

4. Look at the signs again

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$15 AND a union.

[cstanleytech]

5. A union would probably help if the right to work laws

are thrown out.