McStrike
Workers, organized by the BFAWU, have demanded a hike in wages to GBP 15 per hour and union recognition, among other things (Photo: Morning Star) McStrike in London for wage Hike, guaranteed hours and union Rights

The multinational fast-food giant is among the biggest employers in the UK, outside of the National Health Services (NHS), but its contracts are among the lowest paid wage jobs in the country.

The Raise the Wage Act crosses one barrier but many more remain The Raise the Wage Act crosses one barrier but many more remain

The Raise the Wage Act that mandates the gradual hike in minimum wage to $15 an hour was approved by the US House of Representatives but will face a tough challenge in the Senate and president Donald Trump

Workers of McDonald's are demanding a minimum wage and recognition of unions The McStrike and the mobilizing that threatens McDonald’s

The McStrike by McDonald’s workers on October 4 saw employees of firms such as TGI Fridays, Wetherspoon, UberEats and Deliveroo joining in, with the demands including a minimum wage of £10 per hour, recognition of unions and an end to ‘zero hour’ contracts