Our next president MUST put people over profits. Tweet at the moderator of the next debate >>
John,
Earlier this year, I went on strike because I got one mask each day to work in a hot, crowded kitchen. And my manager would charge me $5 for any additional masks I needed. I filed a complaint with OSHA against McDonald's, but they refused responsibility, so I went on strike.
We shouldn't have to go on strike just to get PPE or a living wage.
Our country needs a leader who will put workers like me over profits.
The next president MUST have a plan for how they're going to stop corporations like McDonald's from exploiting people like me. Tweet at the moderator for the presidential debate on October 15 and demand that he ask the candidates if they'll make corporations put people over profits >>
McDonald's rolled out precautions to protect stores from the virus, but following them has been inconsistent at my store. I know several of my coworkers have tested positive for coronavirus, but my boss told me not to worry about the virus. Even though they haven't been consistent about doing temperature checks before each shift.
Still, McDonald's continues to pay out millions of dollars to their shareholders while refusing to protect the cooks and cashiers in their stores. In the past month, McDonald's has:
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Paid out $950 million in dividends to shareholders – on top of the $1.9 billion they have already received this year.
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Denied ownership of one of their regional stores which was accused of violating labor laws. They got away by passing the buck off on a shell company and placing the blame on local supervisors.
None of this behavior is new – McDonald's priorities lie with making money for its wealthy shareholders, not improving our communities.
Tweet at Steve Scully, moderator for the next presidential debate and make sure he asks the candidates about whether they'll make corporations put people over profits!
No company is above the law – not even McDonald's.
Solidarity,
Maria Martinez
McDonald's Worker
Chicago
Fight for $15 and a Union
P.S. When we come together – we win. And this year, we're taking our fight to the ballot box. Make sure you're ready to vote by checking your registration.
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