DARIEN, Conn. — McDonalds workers are walking off the job this morning at the Darien Service Plaza. The protest is due to concerns the fast-food company is not doing its part in keeping workers safe from COVID-19.
The employees are accusing McDonald's of putting their health at risk after they say at least two workers came down with COVID-19.
They said the restaurant failed to disinfect or inform them of their sick coworkers. Employees also reported that they have been working without receiving a standard wage and significant benefits including sick time.
Later Thursday morning, elected officials will arrive to show their support for employees.
FOX61 has reached out to McDonald's for a response but have not heard back at this time.