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Source: AP/Press Association Images" title="">Workers have previously accused the fast-food giant of systematically stealing wages through illicit practices like forcing them to work off the clock, failing to pay them overtime and cleaning their own uniforms. A number of class action suits have also been filed demanding that the money be paid back.
In August last year, fast food workers across 60 cities in the US staged walkouts and mass demonstrations to draw attention to the issue. At the time, McDonald’s Corp. and Burger King Worldwide said they don’t make decisions about pay for the independent franchises that operate most of their US restaurants.
At restaurants that it owns, McDonald’s said any move to raise entry-level pay would raise overall costs and lead to higher menu prices.
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