The voice of one only goes so far, but the voices of many echoes throughout the nation and the world, and the decision makers at McDonald’s took note. In a statement released on Wednesday, McDonald’s announced wage increases for its employees and a benefit package including more paid time-off and educational opportunities for its full-time… Continue reading Protests Paid Off – McDonald’s Announces Wage and Benefits Increase
Tag: workers
Next, Obama will Work on Paid Sick Leave for Workers
Here is something else Republicans will obviously fight the president on, because it benefits working America directly, and we all know Republicans don’t like much of anything that benefit the American workers. Obama will take steps to provide federal employees with up to six weeks of paid sick leave to care for a new child.… Continue reading Next, Obama will Work on Paid Sick Leave for Workers
President Obama: End The Politics, Pass This Jobs Bill!
In his weekly address, President Obama again called on Republicans to work for regular middle class American people, instead of protecting the super rich. He focused on the jobs bill that Congress received over three weeks ago, and urged Congress to work and pass the bill that he says, “is fully paid for.” This jobs bill… Continue reading President Obama: End The Politics, Pass This Jobs Bill!