RALLY: McStrike: We demand a New Deal for McDonald's Workers!

Workers from 6 South London McDonald’s stores are going on strike on Tuesday November 12, in the biggest McStrike to date.

Join the striking workers as they deliver an open letter for all party leaders to No 10 to demand a New Deal for McDonald's workers (followed by a rally).

McDonald’s workers are calling for a New Deal for McDonald’s workers that would include: £15 an hour, an end to youth rates, the choice of guaranteed hours of up to 40 hours a week; notice of shifts 4 weeks in advance, recognition of the Bakers Food and Allied Workers’ Union, and to be treated with respect and dignity at work.

Speakers at the rally include:

Asad Rehman, Executive Director, War on Want
Dave Ward, General Secretary, Communications Workers Union (CWU)
Frances O’Grady, General Secretary, TUC
Isaías Marcelino Sapon, McDonald’s worker, Houston, Fight for 15,
Jo Grady, General Secretary, Universities College Union (UCU)
John McDonnell, Labour PPC for Hayes and Harlington
Laura Pidcock, Labour Party candidate for North West Durham (tbc)
Lewis Baker, McStriker, Crayford
Melissa Evans McStriker, Wandsworth Town
Ronnie Draper, General Secretary, Bakers’ Food and Allied Workers’ Union (BFAWU)