Workers at a local McDonald's are on strike for higher wages.
A group of about 20 workers protested outside the McDonald's on Broadway Near Loop 410 on Thursday morning. The protestors were joined by workers from Whataburger, Sonic, the Texas Organizing Project and several other groups.
This is the first strike held by San Antonio fast-food workers, who are calling for $15 an hour in pay and the right to form a union without retaliation.
"Show support for fast food workers, who are grossly underpaid," said Pancho Valdez, who supports fast food workers.
"We're asking for our fair share and asking for a living wage so they don't have to work all week and still live on food stamps," said Matthew Lerma.
Thursday's protest is part of a wave of strikes and walk-outs in 150 cities across the U.S. and another 33 countries around the world.
Heidi Barker Sa Shekhem of McDonald Global External Communications released the following statement via email regarding the protest:
"We respect everyone's right to voice an opinion. McDonald's respects our employees' right to voice their opinions and to protest lawfully and peacefully. If employees participate in these activities, they are welcomed back and scheduled to work their regular shifts. We value our employees' well-being and the contributions they make to our restaurants, and thank them for what they do each and every day. Our restaurants remain open today and every day thanks to the dedicated employees serving our customers."