Why I'm on Strike Today: I Can't Support Myself on $7.85 at Burger King

Willeatta Dukes @ Common Dreams - I've worked at fast-food restaurants in North Carolina for the past 15 years. I've spent more hours at Church's Chicken, McDonald's and now Burger King than I can remember. I work hard – I never miss a shift and always arrive on time. But today, I'm going on strike.  Read more.