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McDonald's earnings are less than super-sized

Oct 21, 2014
The fast food chain saw a drop in sales around the world.

How the McDonald's ruling impacts the franchise industry

Jul 30, 2014
It's not yet clear how the NLRB's decision will affect other companies.
The National Labor Relations Board ruled McDonald's could be held "jointly liable" for labor and wage violations made by its franchise owners.
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NLRB says McDonald's can be considered joint-employer

Jul 30, 2014
The ruling is a step forward for workers campaigning for $15 an hour in wages.

McDonald's, KFC hit by food scandal in China

Jul 21, 2014
US companies were hit on all sides in the latest food scandal in China.

The cost of fast food meals calculated in worker wages

May 15, 2014
The push for raising fast food worker wages has gone global.

The NYPD learns about #backlash

Apr 23, 2014
The Twitter hashtag #MyNYPD backfired spectacularly – when the public can so easily hijack your hashtag, how do you get social media right?

For public good, not for profit.

Multiple labor lawsuits hit McDonald's

Mar 13, 2014
The fast-food giant is sued with its franchises for alleged wage and hour violations.

The French are eating a lot more hamburgers

Feb 17, 2014
One in two sandwiches sold in France is a hamburger. Presumably with French fries.

McDonald's fast food advice becomes corporate PR lesson

Dec 27, 2013
McDonald’s is shutting down McResource, a website that offers tips to employees.