ASSOCIATED PRESS: Website launched in hopes of creating union between workers, franchisees.
ASSOCIATED PRESS: Website launched in hopes of creating union between workers, franchisees.
The Service Employees International Union on Thursday launched a website in hopes of building a national network of fast-food franchisees who want stronger protections for their businesses. The push has the potential to create more unrest within the ranks for companies like McDonald’s, which are already dealing with ongoing demonstrations calling for higher pay and a union for workers.
The International Franchise Association, which represents franchisers like McDonald’s, Subway and Wendy’s, said in a statement that franchisees indicate “incredibly high satisfaction rates.” It noted that data from the Federal Trade Commission shows franchisees renew their contracts at “an extremely high rate.”
