Fast Food Workers Walk Off Jobs In Detroit In Protest Of Low-Wages
Dozens of workers at fast food restaurants across metro Detroit walked off the job Friday in protest over low wages.
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Dozens of workers at fast food restaurants across metro Detroit walked off the job Friday in protest over low wages.
"I got yanked out, handcuffed, cut, insulted, embarrassed," said one man.
For more than an hour Friday morning, a section of southbound I-75 looked pretty much like a parking lot.
Dozens of union members and others protested against Michigan's new right-to-work law outside a Detroit building where Gov. Rick Snyder had a scheduled appearance.
Gov. Snyder was greeted by protesters, in Detroit for jobs summit.
A peaceful- - but very vocal EFM protest rally outside the state of Michigan building in Detroit.
"We're not worried about no Kevyn Orr. Uncle Toms ain't nothing new," said Rev. David Bullock, during a protest Thursday in Detroit.
New court documents detail why police decided to lock people out of the state Capitol in December as Michigan's contentious right-to-work law was debated.
A Michigan Democratic lawmaker is taking steps aimed at repealing the contentious right-to-work law.
A group of mostly union workers gathered outside Chase Bank in downtown Detroit Thursday to protest the growing disparity between the rich and poor in the U.S.
A lot of fanfare and a little protest in Detroit as Gov. Rick Snyder signed several bills that he says will help the city.
One day after historic right-to-work legislation passed in Michigan, and then signed by the governor, the mood in Lansing remains tense between lawmakers.
Pro-union speakers are firing up thousands of people who are blanketing the grounds outside the Michigan Capitol and Lansing City Hall on what's being called a historic day.
People are lining up to get into the state Capitol in anticipation of the heated battle over right-to-work legislation in Michigan.
Right-to-work demonstrators should expect to find a much greater police presence when they arrive at the Capitol steps in Lansing on Tuesday.
The Michigan Democratic Party called Thursday "a sad day in Michigan history" after State Police used pepper spray to subdue right-to work-protesters trying to rush the state Senate.
A throng of angry union activists massed on the sidewalk outside Rick Snyder's office and in the Capitol following a news conference during which the governor voiced his support for so-called "right-to-work" legislation.
Less than 24 hours after Gov. Rick Snyder put the "right to work" issue back on the table, it's been a volatile day in Lansing.
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder and the Canadian Consul General are defending a proposed bridge between Detroit and Windsor.
A crowd marched in front of Wal-Mart's Dearborn location as part of a National Day of Action against the store, calling on management to raise wages for 1.4 million employees.
A mid-Michigan police officer will not be charged for fatally shooting a golden retriever earlier this month.
WWJ Newsradio 950's Florence Walton reported DTE's on West 7 Mile Road office was temporarily closed Friday as a result of the demonstration.
Friends and neighbors in a mid-Michigan community are rallying behind owners of a golden retriever that was fatally shot by a police officer.
About a dozen or so Romney fans staged their own rally outside the Hard Rock Café, offering their pre-emptive rebuttal to Biden's speech a few blocks away.
Frustrated Detroit firefighters and police officers took their message to Mayor Dave Bing's home on Friday.
Michigan Democrats are ending their final days in control of the state government bogged down with disunity and inaction.
Richard Allen was sentenced to 65 years for each death, totaling 130 years in prison.
House-hunters may want to zero in on these hot housing markets next year, according to the National Association of Realtors.
We're hours away from a potential government shutdown, and millions of federal workers, including in Michigan, could head into the holidays without paychecks.
The utility company requested a $248 million gas hike, which would increase residents' rates by 12%.
Michigan Democrats are ending their final days in control of the state government bogged down with disunity and inaction.
We're tracking the next round of snow for Thursday night into Friday in Southeast Michigan
Richard Allen was sentenced to 65 years for each death, totaling 130 years in prison.
House-hunters may want to zero in on these hot housing markets next year, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Police say the motive for the stabbing is unknown.
Organizers announced earlier this year that the show was returning to its traditional January slot after taking place in the fall in recent years.
The grants are in addition to the $1.8 million that Stellantis provided for home repairs to 120 homeowners on the east side in 2020 and 2021.
Troubled automaker Stellantis has decided that its Ram brand needs its own executive, so it is bringing back an executive who retired this year when CEO Carlos Tavares was still running the company.
In Metro Detroit, gas prices continue to fall. Motorists are filling up for an average of $2.96 per gallon.
As we prepare for the winter season, getting your car ready for its quick or long trek can make all the difference.
The duo will host their podcast at 8 p.m. on March 28 at the Fox Theatre.
The New York Times named the Lebanese Sundae at Leila and the ham sandwich at Mike's Famous Ham Place as two of "The 26 Best Dishes We Ate Across the U.S. in 2024."
Detroit Diamond put her skills on display as a finalist in the Netflix series "Rhythm + Flow," and her career is starting to take off.
Among the 25 films selected by the Library of Congress to be preserved for future generations are the Coen Brothers' "No Country for Old Men," "The Social Network," Cheech & Chong's "Up in Smoke," and "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre."
A spokesperson for Foxx said that he had to get stitches after he was hit in the face by a glass thrown from someone else in the restaurant.
House-hunters may want to zero in on these hot housing markets next year, according to the National Association of Realtors.
We're hours away from a potential government shutdown, and millions of federal workers, including in Michigan, could head into the holidays without paychecks.
The viral theory circulated even after the material was recovered last week.
The bankrupt discount retail chain plans to liquidate after a deal with a prospective buyer collapsed.
Authorities are searching for a Michigan woman reported missing at Grand Canyon National Park.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
Health officials say the number of cases has already surpassed 1,500, 2.5 times more than in 2019.
Wayne County is erasing $27 million in medical debt for more than 46,000 county residents.
Republicans wants to extend 2017 tax cuts that expire next year and could let ACA subsidies lapse to help pay the tab, according to analysts.
A court in Hazel Park is aiming to treat people with substance abuse while keeping them out of prison.
Reports say Montgomery consulted medical experts over the last few days and is hopeful that he'll return for the playoffs.
Patrick Kane scored the decisive third-period goal and added an assist as the Detroit Red Wings beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-4.
The Detroit Lions are holding out hope that running back David Montgomery might be able to return from what was believed to be a season-ending knee injury.
Patrick Mahomes is battling another ankle injury.
The first-round draft pick suffered an injury to his left tibia during Week 6. However, he says he wasn't going to let the injury stop him and made a promise to his teammates.
Mary Tyler Moore turned the world on with her megawatt smile as she starred in the iconic "Dick Van Dyke" and "Mary Tyler Moore" shows a generation ago.
The roundtable talked politics and focused on blockbuster news that Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan would run for governor in 2026 but as an independent candidate.
President-elect Donald Trump campaigned with talk of ending the $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit which has helped fuel sales.
The 98th Annual America's Thanksgiving Parade will roll through the streets of downtown Detroit this Thursday, with hundreds of thousands lining Woodward Avenue as six new floats make their debut.
Hackel, the former Macomb County Sheriff, said the results of the 2024 contest are giving him more confidence than ever that he has the right stuff and resumé to be governor.
An Oakland County judge denied the Oxford High School shooter's requests to withdraw his plea and grant resentencing; Detroit police are investigating two separate shootings on the city's west side; City leaders are launching a one-year study to consider expanding the Detroit People Mover; and more top stories.
Highs only in the 20s this weekend.
Dozens of artists with disabilities are displaying their perspectives in a new exhibit focusing on the power of home.
We're hours away from a potential government shutdown, and millions of federal workers, including in Michigan, could head into the holidays without paychecks.
Wayne-Westland Community School District teachers are still working without a contract as negotiations between the district and the teachers union continue. Negotiations have been going on since March, and even when the two sides met on Monday, they still couldn't reach a deal as the clock neared 10 p.m. The clock is ticking to make some sort of progress before winter break.