(JBC) Pg. 79 Fight For $15

Fast food workers have become more and more categorized as fast food organizations grow older. Meaning, society has change greatly since the first fast food chain was introduced. To still put people in a category of simply “fast food workers” seems unfair. Why is it that other minimum wage jobs like Target, Burlington, Ross, can earn more than a fast food worker if they are both labeled as a minimum wage job. There should be an equality to the name and an equality of the categorization they are put in. Different meaning are being given to different jobs because of what they entitle but are technically classified as minimum wage jobs. The lack of modernization for fast food jobs is what causes the frustration among many workers. The problem can go from unreasonable times, lack of cooperation, extensive laborious hours, pressure from customers, and people still wonder why fast food is the area in which many young people and even adults don’t wish to go into because of the lack of understanding. Often you hear stories of people who work for fast food having to go through long hours and short notice call ins and when they are made to go out of the way they receive less than minimal compensation. While in retail stores where there is less stress, less pressure, workers there seem to earn more for every hour they work. Fast food has become a job in which unfortunately many people rely on to support themselves and their families. The act of unionizing is their way of providing security for themselves and their financial stability. Fast food jobs should be seen as legitimate as any other job. They both hold responsibilities, they both pay taxes, they both put in long hours. Unionization of fast food workers would greatly benefit and calm the waters for the negativity it receives.