McDonald's workers are holding massive protests over the chain's 'publicity stunt' pay raise
McDonald's announced Wednesday that it would be raising hourly pay by more than $1 for the 10% of its employees who work at company-owned stores.
Protestors say the pay raise is a "publicity stunt" because it doesn't apply to employees of franchised stores.
They are demanding an increase for all employees to at least $15 an hour. The average hourly wage for McDonald's workers is currently $9.01, according to the company.
McDonald's argues that the change still affects 90,000 workers.
Workers are protesting in two dozen cities Thursday, according to the Fight for $15 movement, a coalition of fast-food workers who have been fighting for hourly wages of at least $15.
Cities where protests are planned include Atlanta, Boston, Denver, New York City, and Pittsburgh.