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December 2, 2013

Dozens Arrested in Black Friday Protests; Fast-Food Workers Plan New Strike 
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At least 111 people were arrested on Black Friday in a series of
protests and acts of civil disobedience targeting Wal-Mart and other
big-box retailers. Organizers say actions took place at 1,500 Wal-Mart
locations across the country, up from about 400 locations last year. The
Black Friday protests follow a series of recent advances to boost the
pay of low-wage workers. Last week, voters in the Seattle suburb of Sea
Tac gave final approval of a measure to impose a $15 minimum wage at
Seattle's international airport. Lawmakers also advanced measures to
increase the minimum wage in Massachusetts and in two Maryland counties.
And just days after Black Friday, campaigners have called for a national
day of action on Thursday to continue protests for a $15 minimum wage at
fast-food stores nationwide.

 

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