McDonald's Workers Protesting in NYC: #Fastfoodglobal

When Morgan and I made Super Size Me, we focused on the health effects of the food on the consumer.One major area we didn't focus on was the health of the workers.Today in my adopted home town of New York City, and around the world, McDonald's and other fast food workers are out in the streets protesting for higher wages.On January 1st, 2014, the minimum wage in NYC rose $0.75 from $7.25 per hour to $8.00 per hour. In 2015, the minimum wage will raise another $0.75 to $8.75 per hour. Finally, in 2016, the minimum wage will increase to $9.00 per hour.Many workers hold down two jobs, working well-over full time, in order to get close to the poverty line of $23,850 for a family of 4.How are workers supposed to take care of their families on this much money, especially in one of the most expensive cities on earth? How are they to afford healthy food for their kids?In Boston, one McDonald's has locked its doors and closed down due to the numbers of people protesting outside. Thousands have walked off the job in Manhattan alone.If you're out there and pass by a group of picketing fast food workers today, give them a cheer or honk of support! Everyone deserves a living wage, especially here in the United States.And skip the drive-thru. Eat some apple slices and peanut butter.Check this out 5 Ways to Master Your Inner Bitch Brain!!Learn more about Positive Psychology Certification program!