Labor is Fighting Back

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The war on labor is getting worse. But despite the overwhelming odds workers are fighting back for their rights.

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Hundreds protest Wendy's chairman in Florida

Hundred of protesters are rallying in West Palm Beach, where Wendy's chairman Nelson Peltz lives, and calling for the fast food giant to source its ingredients from ethical farms in an effort to end 'modern-day slavery.' The demonstrators, who also marched in the area on Saturday, want the company to join the Fair Food Program.

The program is an agreement between tomato growers and the Coalition of Immokalee Workers that protects farm workers from unfair wages and sexual harassment and misconduct. Current partners include McDonald's, Burger King, Chipotle and Walmart, among others.

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The ‘Red Cup Rebellion’ Is Here as Starbucks Workers Launch Massive Strike

Starbucks workers around the country are on strike today in what they’re calling the “Red Cup Rebellion.” 

Today is the busiest day of the year for the coffee giant. On Red Cup Day, the company gives away the reusable cups to customers who buy holiday-themed drinks like the peppermint mocha, or fall-themed beverages such as pumpkin spice lattes. People are super into it: Some stores have run out of cups well before the end of the day during previous Red Cup Days. 

source: Vice