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UNI stands in solidarity with millions of low-wage workers in the United States this week by supporting the Fight for 15. Hundreds of thousands of low-wage workers across the U.S. are fighting for respect and dignity on the job in their Fight for $15 Campaign.  Workers in 230 cities across the US are holding rallies and protests this week to bring visibility to their demands for a $15 minimum wage. 

From head office in Nyon, UNI sent a message of solidarity to U.S. workers.  With banners and flags on full display, UNI staged a protest outside Mcdonald’s, demanding that workers in the U.S. achieve a $15 minimum wage.

People all around the world are standing up to fight for low-wage workers at fast food restaurants, airports, and nursing homes. Workers are standing up to companies paying poverty wages, and demanding to earn enough to be able to support themselves and their families. 

Head of UNI Property Services Alice Dale said, “These are issues of dignity, respect and fair treatment.  Mcdonald’s is at the top of the heap for the fast food industry.  They are rich, they are everywhere and we expect them to lead the way in raising standards for workers. “

Fight for 15 has raised global awareness of the issues facing low wage workers. UNI Global Union fights on a global level for workers’ human rights, fair remuneration and respect at work.

UNI’s more than 50 global framework agreements have enabled workers voices to be heard by multinationals and have raised standards, not least with the Bangladesh Accord which now has over 200 signatories. UNI fully supports its U.S. affiliates’ Fight for 15 campaign and will work with its 20 million members to fight poverty wages.