Drive through sit in for $15/hr

[gklagan]

Last edited Wed Feb 24, 2016, 12:55 PM - Edit history (1)

OccupyWNC (operating in the western counties of NC) pulled off a novel form of demonstration back in November. We partnered with other activist groups including local NAACP chapters and Raise Up for $15 to occupy the drive through. We picked a chain fast food resturaunt, identified each of their locations in our area, and volunteers spent about 90 minutes visiting every franchise location in town to order a living wage at the drive through window. We had a lot of fund with this and got some great feedback from employees (who were general amused and heartened by the event). We even made the local news.

If anyone is interested in replicating this type of direct action I'd be happy to provide more info about how this came together and share the materials we used (fliers, scripts, etc).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=wNAEMIoLsuI&app=desktop

[scscholar]

1. And how about getting rid of drive throughs?

We did that in my city. It's so awesome to see the car culture take a hit. Take a hit.

[MichMan]

2. Many disabled need drive thru

Great idea; let's make sure all the disabled people stay at home instead of using the convenience of the drive through.

[Old Union Guy]

3. It's a good thing, but may I make a suggestion?

I believe it would be more effective if a labor union were involved.

[gklagan]

4. absolutely agree

Unions were welcome and invited. Unions and there members are still welcome and invited. As a matter of fact anyone who likes this sort of protest is more than welcome to replicate it and OccWNC will provide what ever support local folks think would be helpful. This was a 1st run, proof of concept sort of event. Now that we know how it works (and it works well, employees got a kick out of the support and managers got nervous) maybe you know some union folks who would like to do some thing similar?