Sun
Nov 30 2014
10:18 pm
By: Mike Knapp
What: Rally to support striking fast food workers
When: Thursday, December 4, 2014 - 11:30am
Where: The Strip - 17th and Cumberland
Fight for $15!
Fast food workers across the nation will go on a 24 hour strike to demand $15/hour and a union. This is the first time Knoxville fast food workers will go on strike. They need community support.
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The notice I received said
The notice I received said this will take place at 17th and Cumberland.