Workers of fast food restaurants, and some workers of other institutions that generally offer minimum wage for pay, from all over the nation went on strikes today, demanding that their minimum wages be raised to $15 per hour.
Protesters rallied outside of their workplaces and spread their message via social media. On Twitter, strikers and supporters tagged tweets “#FightFor15” in advocation of their cause.
Some politicians, including Bernie Sanders, who spoke in person at a minimum wage rally on Capitol Hill, were amongst those who tweeted using the hashtag, advocating for a change in minimum wage.
I don’t believe it is a terribly radical idea to say that someone who works 40 hours a week should not be living in poverty. #FightFor15
— Bernie Sanders (@BernieSanders) November 10, 2015
What workers all over the United States are doing is having a profound impact. This is your movement. #FightFor15 https://t.co/WmgZV9nj5d
— Bernie Sanders (@BernieSanders) November 10, 2015
Fast-food, home care, child care workers: Your advocacy is changing our country for the better. #Fightfor15 -H
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) November 10, 2015
I'm proud to stand w/ #FightFor15, who are causing 'good trouble' to build a nation where people have voice at work. pic.twitter.com/ePqj169O2U
— Tom Perez (@LaborSec) November 10, 2015
Others tweeted out the under hashtag, as well, in support.
$15/hr will not make anyone rich, but it will help get them out of poverty. It covers the basics of a decent life for families. #FightFor15
— Joseph DeNeen (@josephdeneen) November 10, 2015
If you're an elected official & you won't stand with workers in the #Fightfor15, don't bother asking for my money or my vote.
— Kati Sipp (@KatiSipp) November 10, 2015
I don't care how simple your job is, if you work 40 hrs/week & can't pay rent, buy food, & pay bills you deserve a higher wage. #FightFor15
— Martin Lethal King (@ActivistBae) November 10, 2015
The typical minimum wage worker is NOT a high school student earning weekend pocket money. #FightFor15
— MsLC (@Les_Cast) November 10, 2015
This middle class worker is excited to #FightFor15 with other Chicagoans because both the lower and middle class need a raise.
— Larry Bienz (@larrybeans1) November 10, 2015
Tampa Seniors support #HomeCare workers demanding $15. #FightFor15 pic.twitter.com/XaqM9qzRjh
— Fight for 15 FL (@FightFor15FL) November 10, 2015
