December 5, 2013

COLA Members Perform Flash Mob at McDonalds to Promote Higher Minimum Wage

Print More

By MEIXIN LUO

Joining dozens of other fast food locations nationwide, the Cornell Organization for Labor Action held a flash mob at Ithaca’s McDonald’s Thursday, dancing to Aretha Franklin’s “Respect” and demanding that the fast food chain raise its minimum wage to $15 an hour.

Photo: Ryan Landvater / Sun Senior PhotographerThe Cornell Organization for Labor Action and community members dance to Aretha Franklin’s “Respect” at McDonalds Thursday.