PITTSBURGH — Dozens of fast-food workers went on strike in downtown Pittsburgh Thursday morning -- joining other low-wage workers and labor organizers across the country in support of higher wages.
Organizers say walkouts were planned in 100 cities, with rallies set for another 100 cities.
Workers are calling for a wage of $15 an hour and the right to form a union. They say the current minimum wage is not livable.
The Restaurant Association said raising wages to the proposed $15 an hour would cripple business’ abilities to hire low-skilled workers.
The speech coincided with growing national and international attention to economic disparities.