IN PICTURES: London Fast Food Rights Day of Action
May 15th saw protests and strike action around the world as fast food workers went on the offensive for higher wages and trade union rights.
Here in Britain the Bakers union the BFAWU organised actions around the country as part of their fast food rights campaign. The London leg of the day of action took place outside McDonald’s on Whitehall Road, a stone’s throw from Parliamnet
Many McDonald’s customers nodded encouragement for the action
Clare Laker from Youth Fight for Jobs, one of the supporting organisation.
John McDonell, Labour MP for Hayes & Harlington, one of the founders of the Fast Food Rights campaign.
Ronnie Draper, General Secretary of the BFAWU demands decent pay and trade union rights from McDonald’s.
Rob Williams, Chair of the NSSN brings his support.
Protesters ‘Hungry for Justice’ demand £10 an hour minimum wage and trade union rights.
