Oscar-winning actressSusan Sarandon was arrested in upstate New York while protesting for the rights and higher wages of waiters and restaurant workers in the city.
The Hollywood legendknown to her Activism and support for progressive and left-wing political and social causeswas present at the rally New York State Capitol in Albany to join forces with the group A fair wage. According to its website, OFW is aiming for that “End all sub-minimum wages in the United States and increase the sustainability of wages and working conditions in the service sector.”
“I’m a mother myself. I was a single mother. I worked in a restaurant to get tips. “I know how difficult it is and I know how important it is,” she said sarandon During the protest, which she was also joined by the former candidate for lieutenant governor, Ana Maria Archila. During the day, she was seen holding a sign.
Restaurant worker pay (including tips) in New York is 66% the minimum wage in the United Statesin the range of straight $8.35 to $10.40 an hour.
The police arrested eight people total for “improper conduct”. In the video of the incident that has surfaced on social media, You see Sarandon being taken away in handcuffs. She says nothing and looks calm as she was arrested by the officer.
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