The protests were slated for city halls and McDonald's restaurants.
In a statement, McDonald's pointed to its wage increase in July to $1 over federal minimum wage at company-owned restaurants. The company also mentioned its expanded tuition assistance program.
"Generally speaking, the topic of minimum wage goes well beyond McDonald’s — it affects our country’s entire workforce. McDonald’s and our independent franchisees support paying our valued employees fair wages aligned with a competitive marketplace," McDonald's said, adding that the company believes minimum wage increases should be implemented over time to soften the impact on small-and-medium-size business owners.
"We respect people’s right to peacefully protest, and our restaurants remain open every day with the focus on providing an exceptional experience for our customers."
Above, demonstrators protest at a McDonald's restaurant in Miami.
