BOSTON (WHDH) - Boston fast-food workers joined nationwide protests on Monday to push for a higher minimum wage.
The protests, Fight of $15, come on the 50th anniversary of the Memphis Sanitation Strike.
The protest in Boston began at the McDonalds located at 329 Washington Street at noon on Monday.
Protesters said they were fighting for a higher minimum wage and improved union rights.
50 years ago, black sanitation workers went on strike with MLK. The signs they carried boldly declared their humanity, saying, “I AM A MAN.” On, Feb. 12 the #FightFor15 will honor their legacy in a day of aciton. Make YOUR sign and we'll carry it with us: https://t.co/ggt6SarvZn pic.twitter.com/q71RXcXVHI
— Fight For 15 (@fightfor15) February 1, 2018
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