The fight for $15 takes Oakland by Storm

Activists in Oakland came out in the hundreds to rally and march for a $15 minimum wage on Wednesday, tax day. They started their protests by shutting down all of the McDonald's in Oakland with chanting, flash mobs and and banners. The San Pablo McDonald's was greeted by activists handing out over 200 free "burritos for justice" that they hand made that morning. We also received a surprise visit by Former United States Secretary of Labor, Robert Reich. About mid morning participants from all of the 13 McDonald's congregated at the 45th ave McDonald's and and filled every inch of space with chanting and singing "fifteen dollars and a union". The energy was palpable and the moment incredibly moving. At the end of the day all gathered at UC Berkeley for a final rally and march.