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December 5, 2014

Fast-Food, Other Low-Wage Workers Strike in Nearly 200 Cities 
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Fast-food and other low-wage workers have walked off the job in nearly
200 cities across the country. The wave of actions Thursday may be the
largest in the history of the fast-food industry. The workers were
joined by other low-wage employees across other industries, including
healthcare aides and airline employees. Federal contractors who work in
sites like the U.S. Capitol and the Pentagon were also expected to take
part in the strike for a $15-an-hour wage and a union.

 

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