CPC Co-Chairs Stand with Striking Workers

Statement

Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) co-chairs Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.) and Rep. Keith Ellison (D-Minn.) released the following statement today in solidarity with fast food workers striking in 150 U.S. cities and 33 countries around the world calling for a $15-per-hour wage and the right to organize on the job.

"Working people have been treated like pawns in an economic experiment long enough," Rep. Grijalva said. "It's time they were paid what they earn and allowed to work and live with dignity. It shouldn't matter where they live or how big their CEO's bonus was this year. No one should work two or three jobs and still be unable to pay rent or feed a family. The rights and needs of working people are too important to wait any longer, and today's strikes are about making that known once and for all. I'm glad to stand with them, here in the U.S. and everywhere they demand justice, and I'm looking forward to continuing this fight until working people win the economic future they deserve."

"Where Congress is failing to take action to address inequality, these workers are leading the way," Rep. Ellison said. "Their fight for $15 and a union is a shining light that will ultimately benefit all workers in the country and help lift up our economy. It's clear this movement isn't going to stop until fast-food companies listen to the voices of these workers, who are struggling to support families on as little as $7.25 an hour."

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