In the US 45m workers are in sub-poverty line jobs, many at highly profitable fast food chains like McDonald's, Taco Bell and Dunkin Donuts. Strikes began at isolated stores in NYC in November last year have now spread nationally. August 29 was the biggest day of national labour unrest in the US fast food industry ever, with strikes in over 60 cities. Demands include a $15ph minimum wage and union rights. On Stick Together this week, we take a closer look at this emerging labour movement.