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February 27, 2018
Fast-Food Corporations Are Still Responsible for Franchisee Labor Violations
The Labor Board has reversed its joint employer position, and will leave an Obama-era rule intact
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January 10, 2018
More Than 1,200 Fast-Food Workers Are Organizing in NYC
A new group, Fast Food Justice, is fighting for livable wages and employee rights
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December 15, 2017
Labor Board Overturns Ruling That Protected Fast-Food Workers
The NLRB’s latest decision under the Trump administration, explained
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June 8, 2017
The Trump Administration Just Gave McDonald’s a Major Win
Why the joint-employer rule was good for American workers
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November 29, 2016
Fight for $15 Protesters Get Arrested to Raise Awareness for a Living Wage
Fast-food workers continue to push for higher pay
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March 10, 2016
How McDonald's Labor Trial Could Affect the Entire Fast Food Industry
The ruling could affect hundreds of thousands of U.S. workers
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October 28, 2015
McDonald's Is Still Fighting Joint Employer Ruling, Employee Wage Increases
The chain is trying to get a subpoena for documents thrown out.
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August 28, 2015
Fast-Food Workers Are One Crucial Step Closer to Unionizing
The ruling allows employees of McDonald's, Burger King, and other franchises to negotiate with the parent company.
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August 20, 2015
McDonald's Could Soon Be Accountable for All of Its Employees
A new ruling could lead to sweeping changes in labor relations across the country.
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August 19, 2015
Why Fast Food Workers' Right to Unionize Is More Important Than $15 Per Hour
If they do not unionize, it will be harder to keep fighting for wage increases and other rights like paid sick days.
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July 2, 2015
Why McDonald's Employees May Never Unionize
"McDonald's just doesn't want a union telling it what to do."
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April 23, 2015
Why Aren’t Fast-Food Workers Unionized?
The state of collective bargaining in the fast-food industry.
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April 16, 2015
Scenes From Four Wage Protests Across the Country
Eater writers and illustrators were on the scene during protests, vigils, and events in four cities. Here's what they saw.