Workers protest low pay, but some argue increases kill jobs
Clip: 12/6/2013 | 5m 22s
As fast food workers protest low pay, some argue wage increases would kill jobs
Over the past year, a small but growing chorus of fast food workers has pushed for "living wage" pay raises. A recent study found that more than 50 percent of fast food employees depend on public assistance. Kwame Holman reports on a recent national strike and examines why some experts argue against raising the minimum wage.
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Workers protest low pay, but some argue increases kill jobs
Clip: 12/6/2013 | 5m 22s
Over the past year, a small but growing chorus of fast food workers has pushed for "living wage" pay raises. A recent study found that more than 50 percent of fast food employees depend on public assistance. Kwame Holman reports on a recent national strike and examines why some experts argue against raising the minimum wage.
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