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Omaha Steve

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Sun Apr 5, 2015, 08:14 AM Apr 2015

AP: McDonald’s Still Facing Pressure on Labor Issues Despite Pay Increase


http://www.vnews.com/specialpublications/businessxml/16374758-95/mcdonalds-still-facing-pressure-on-labor-issues-despite-pay-increase

By Candace Choi
AP Food Industry Writer
Sunday, April 5, 2015
(Published in print: Sunday, April 5, 2015)

New York — A pay bump for workers at some McDonald’s restaurants isn’t likely to ease the pressures the chain is facing over labor issues.

McDonald’s said last week it would raise wages for workers at its company-owned U.S. restaurants, which represent only about 10 percent of more than 14,300 locations. It also said it would offer paid time off for some workers.

The move marks the first time McDonald’s has set a national policy on wages, according to the company, and comes after it has been a primary target for ongoing demonstrations for pay of $15 and a union. Other companies, including Wal-Mart Stores Inc., have also announced pay hikes in an improving economy and at a time when worker issues are getting widespread attention.

Immediately after the announcement by McDonald’s, however, labor organizers denounced it as a publicity strategy that did little to improve the situations of workers.

FULL story at link.

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