Fast-Food Workers Protest In Rain For $15 Hourly Wage
"McDonald's is a billion dollar company and they should give us $15 an hour for the hard work that we do," said one employee.
"McDonald's is a billion dollar company and they should give us $15 an hour for the hard work that we do," said one employee.
A flyer for the event proclaims: "The world is saying no to Islam."
They chanted: "Don't supersize our fries — supersize our wages."
Outraged over what they say are unfair and poor working conditions, employees at Detroit's John Dingell VA Medical Center are rallying for change.
Karri Mitchell told reporters at a news conference that he viewed Terrance Kellom's body at a funeral home.
A small, but vocal, group of southwest Detroit homeowners is demanding that Marathon buy them out of the neighborhood.
Terrance Kellom's death comes amid a national debate over police conduct, particularly toward black men.
A loud crowd of protesters gathered in Detroit, one day after a federal agent shot and killed an alleged fugitive in a west side home.
State workers plan to protest outside a Detroit-area social services office that closed last year because of water issues and hasn't reopened.
A screening of the Iraq War movie "American Sniper" at Eastern Michigan University that was disrupted by protesters has been rescheduled.
Eight people were arrested at a protest that disrupted a University of Michigan Board of Regents meeting.
"Their slogan is 'I'm Loving It.' We're not loving $9 ... $8 an hour. We're loving $15 and a union."
Dozens of low-wage workers gathered at a Detroit McDonald's on 8 Mile Road to push for higher pay.
Protesters demonstrated in Campus Martius in response to a grand jury's decision not to indict a NYC police officer in the killing of Eric Garner.
Participants laid down on the pavement as if they were dead before marching down Woodward Ave.
Supporters of boosting the minimum wage in metro Detroit are making their collective voices heard Thursday morning.
"We are reaching a boiling point in this country."
A Grand Jury has decided not to indict a white police officer who killed a black 18-year-old in Ferguson, Missouri.
Those arrested were among the crowd of about 100 protesters marching around the fast food restaurant on Mack Avenue.
A small, diverse group of clergy marched to the office of U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan, Barbara McQuade,
Among them was "Avengers" actor Mark Ruffalo, who appeared unexpectedly, calling on others to join the demonstration.
Meet the new "Freedom Riders" ...
Things got loud inside the University of Michigan's admissions office... it was part of a protest over the lack of minorities admitted to the school.
Postal workers across metro Detroit get out on the picket line to express their displeasure over a reported plan to put U.S. postal counters in Staples stores nationwide.
Detroit area postal workers will protest Thursday afternoon at the Staples stores in Dearborn and Clawson.
The Detroit Lions made a move to address their secondary, grabbing Alabama cornerback Terrion Arnold with the No. 24 pick in the NFL draft after a trade with Dallas.
A new rule will affect frozen breaded and stuffed raw chicken products that appear to be fully cooked but are only heat-treated.
Noor Kestou was taken into custody by Macomb County detectives on Wednesday, April 24.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating whether last year's recall of Tesla's Autopilot driving system did enough to make sure drivers pay attention to the road.
Downtown Detroit is booming with NFL fans, thanks to Day 1 of the draft. The influx is also a boost for area businesses.
CBS News Detroit is streaming live coverage at 10 a.m.
One of the biggest events in the NFL year kicked off Thursday in downtown Detroit. Aside from community events happening in the area, many people are here to see who the teams will select in the 2024 NFL Draft.
The Detroit Lions selected Alabama cornerback Terrion Arnold on Thursday in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft.
The Detroit Lions made a move to address their secondary, grabbing Alabama cornerback Terrion Arnold with the No. 24 pick in the NFL draft after a trade with Dallas.
The woman charged in a deadly crash at a Monroe County birthday party that killed two children has posted bond two days later, according to the sheriff's office.
Ford Motor Co.'s first-quarter net income fell 24% from a year ago as the company's combustion engine vehicle unit saw revenue and sales decline.
Jeep maker Stellantis is planning to lay off an unspecified number of workers at its U.S. factories in the coming months to deal with a rapidly changing global auto market, the company said Tuesday.
Despite a small dip in U.S. vehicle sales, General Motors' first-quarter net income rose more than 25% on strong deliveries of pickup trucks and other higher-profit vehicles.
Workers at Mercedes-Benz factories near Tuscaloosa, Alabama, will vote next month on whether they want to be represented by the United Auto Workers union.
After leading the United Auto Workers on its historic strike against the Detroit Three automakers, Shawn Fain has been named on Time's list of the most influential people of 2024.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announced that more than 275,000 fans attended the first day on Thursday, according to a spokesperson.
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on felony sex crime charges has been overturned by the State of New York Court of Appeals.
Many of the events taking place at the Corner Ballpark during the three-day event will be for kids, but go down Michigan Avenue, and there will be plenty for adults to do.
From art and architecture to entertainment, the Motor City is at the centerpiece of the draft.
Mary J. Blige, Cher, Foreigner, A Tribe Called Quest, Kool & The Gang, Ozzy Osbourne, Dave Matthews Band and Peter Frampton have been named to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
A new rule will affect frozen breaded and stuffed raw chicken products that appear to be fully cooked but are only heat-treated.
It's been a decade since the Flint water crisis began. Residents told CBS News the scandal still weighs heavily on the city.
An unprecedented six of the first 12 picks were quarterbacks, an NFL Draft record.
In 1961, Ed Dwight was selected by President John F. Kennedy to enter an Air Force training program known as the path to NASA's Astronaut Corps. But he ultimately never made it to space.
The median mortgage payment jumped to a record $2,843 in April, up nearly 13% from a year ago, a new analysis finds.
Federal officials say they're double checking whether pasteurization has eradicated the danger from possible bird virus particles in milk.
UnitedHealth said it paid the criminals behind attack that crippled hospitals and pharmacies to protect sensitive patient data.
The Michigan Legislature is considering two bills that could make getting access to hormonal birth control a little easier.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
Organic option is best when buying certain produce, especially blueberries, nonprofit group says in analysis of chemical residues.
The Detroit Lions made a move to address their secondary, grabbing Alabama cornerback Terrion Arnold with the No. 24 pick in the NFL draft after a trade with Dallas.
The Detroit Lions selected Alabama cornerback Terrion Arnold on Thursday in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft.
Michigan football quarterback J.J. McCarthy is starting his NFL career with the Minnesota Vikings after being selected No. 10 in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft.
An unprecedented six of the first 12 picks were quarterbacks, an NFL Draft record.
The NFL draft gives players a chance to show their style and many take advantage with custom-made suits.
The Motor City is putting the final touches in place for the 2024 NFL Draft as it rolls into Detroit next week.
Michael Bickers, Regional President of PNC Southeast Michigan/Detroit, and Eric Poe, CEO of CURE Auto Insurance, appeared on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
Businesses across Michigan are feeling optimistic about the future after weathering the historic 100-year health pandemic that impacted every company in one way or another.
Three leaders talked about how the region is doing to help people deal with mental health issues.
The issue of abortion and IVF was also discussed during the roundtable, along with thoughts on how they might sway voters this fall.
The Rosedale Community Players will perform "An Inspector Calls" April 26-28, May 3-5 and May 10-11.
Detroit native and Basketball Hall of Fame member Chris Webber talks about his new memoir, "By God's Grace."
Highs near 80 with rain this weekend.
Downtown Detroit is booming with NFL fans thanks to Day 1 of the draft. The influx is also a boost for area businesses.
The first day of the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit did not disappoint. From the crowds to athletes and celebrities attending, Thursday also ended with hitting a record.