Fast-food workers are striking against zero hours contracts at McDonald's sites around the country today, as part of an international fast-food workers day of action.
Under the zero-hour contracts, workers have to be available for work but have no guaranteed hours per week.
Unite Union, which represents low-paid workers in the restaurant industry, has recently struck deals with Restaurant Brands – which runs KFC, Pizza Hut, Carl's Jr and Starbucks – and Burger King.
But McDonald's, though promising to end its use of zero-hour contracts, isn't doing enough, says Unite.
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National secretary Gerard Hehir appeared on TV3's Paul Henry programme this morning, where he said he expected McDonald's to follow its competitors and commit to moving towards fixed shifts.
"We tried to give them as much warning as we can… I think it's been so long and it's such a part of their business model and their culture, it's taking them a while to get their heads around it."
Mr Hehir also says the company's recent pay increases only went to non-union members.
Workers at McDonald's sites around the country will protest this afternoon against the contracts.
Watch the video for the full interview with Gerard Hehir.
source: newshub archive
