For Immediate Release: April 1, 2015
Contact: Ricardo A. Ramírez, rramirez@populardemocracy.org, 202-905-1738

Statement on McDonald’s Pay Increase

Ana María Archila, Co-executive Director of the Center for Popular Democracy (CPD) released the following statement after McDonald’s announced a pay increase for some of its workers:

“McDonald’s move on salary is a testament to the power of organized workers at the grassroots level: When workers come together to denounce injustice, change happens. But this is not nearly enough – not by a longshot. With the new wages set to average only $9.90 and limited to company-owned stores, and only five days of paid leave, the change is small in both heft and scope.

“While we congratulate workers for moving the ball forward, at the Center for Popular Democracy we pledge to continue the vigorous fight alongside fast food workers for a $15 minimum wage and a fair workweek that gives them a chance at a balanced and dignified life.”

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