A few dozen fast-food workers walked off the job April 15 in support of an international action to raise the pay of low wage workers.
The action marked the first time the nationwide Fight For 15 movement has made its presence known in Asheville.
- Protesting outside of the McDonalds on Hendersonville Road.
- Presenting a list of worker demands to the manager of the Hardees on Hendersonville Road.
- Inside the Hardees.
- Inside the Hardees.
- Inside the Hardees.
- The group exiting Hardees and circling back to McDonalds.
- Protesting outside of the McDonalds on Hendersonville Road.
- Protesting outside of the McDonalds on Hendersonville Road.
- Workers brought their families to the labor action.
- Protesting outside of the Hardees.
- Protesting outside of the Hardees.
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