Labor

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Hundreds of protesters flooded the streets near the McDonald’s Corp. headquarters in Oak Brook, Ill. Wednesday, May 21, 2014, railing about low wages and seeking $15 per hour for the rank and file. The Workers Organizing Committee of Chicago’s Fight for 15 said in a statement that restaurant workers have held strikes and protests six times in the last 1 1/2 years challenging the company’s median wage of $8.94. The Wednesday protest is a preview of what the group said it plans for Thursday’s annual stockholder’s meeting. The company closed one of its five buildings in anticipation of the protests. (AP Photo / Daily Herald, Bev Horne)

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Hundreds of protesters Wednesday, May 21, 2014 flooded the streets near the McDonald’s Corp. headquarters in Oak Brook, Ill. railing about low wages and seeking $15 per hour for the rank and file. The Workers Organizing Committee of Chicago’s Fight for 15 said in a statement that restaurant workers have held strikes and protests six times in the last 1 1/2 years challenging the company’s median wage of $8.94. The Wednesday protest is a preview of what the group said it plans for Thursday’s annual stockholder’s meeting. The company closed one of its five buildings in anticipation of the protests. (AP Photo / Daily Herald, Bev Horne)

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Hundreds of protesters flooded the streets Wednesday, May 2014, near the McDonald’s Corp. headquarters in Oak Brook, Ill. railing about low wages and seeking $15 per hour for the rank and file. The Workers Organizing Committee of Chicago’s Fight for 15 said in a statement that restaurant workers have held strikes and protests six times in the last 1 1/2 years challenging the company’s median wage of $8.94. The Wednesday protest is a preview of what the group said it plans for Thursday’s annual stockholder’s meeting. The company closed one of its five buildings in anticipation of the protests. (AP Photo / Daily Herald, Bev Horne)

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This undated police mugshot provided by the Warren County Sheriff's office shows 75-year-old Harveysburg, Ohio, Mayor Richard Verga who was charged with a misdemeanor count after investigation of allegations by a female employee. (AP Photo/Warren County Sheriff's Office)

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Gov Jerry Brown said that "California is definitely back," while speaking at the annual California Chamber of Commerce Host Breakfast.in Sacramento, Calif., Wednesday, May 21, 2014. Brown presented a robust defense of his record over the last three-and-half years, promoting his efforts in education, pension reforms, workers' compensation, criminal justice and the state's economic recovery.(AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

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Gov Jerry Brown said that "California is definitely back," while speaking at the annual California Chamber of Commerce Host Breakfast.in Sacramento, Calif., Wednesday, May 21, 2014. Brown presented a robust defense of his record over the last three-and-half years, promoting his efforts in education, pension reforms, workers' compensation, criminal justice and the state's economic recovery.(AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

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Gov Jerry Brown said that "California is definitely back," while speaking at the annual California Chamber of Commerce Host Breakfast.in Sacramento, Calif., Wednesday, May 21, 2014. Brown presented a robust defense of his record over the last three-and-half years, promoting his efforts in education, pension reforms, workers' compensation, criminal justice and the state's economic recovery.(AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

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Gov Jerry Brown said that "California is definitely back," while speaking at the annual California Chamber of Commerce Host Breakfast.in Sacramento, Calif., Wednesday, May 21, 2014. Brown presented a robust defense of his record over the last three-and-half years, promoting his efforts in education, pension reforms, workers' compensation, criminal justice and the state's economic recovery.(AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

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Gov Jerry Brown said that "California is definitely back," while speaking at the annual California Chamber of Commerce Host Breakfast.in Sacramento, Calif., Wednesday, May 21, 2014. Brown presented a robust defense of his record over the last three-and-half years, promoting his efforts in education, pension reforms, workers' compensation, criminal justice and the state's economic recovery.(AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

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Gov Jerry Brown said that "California is definitely back," while speaking at the annual California Chamber of Commerce Host Breakfast.in Sacramento, Calif., Wednesday, May 21, 2014. Brown presented a robust defense of his record over the last three-and-half years, promoting his efforts in education, pension reforms, workers' compensation, criminal justice and the state's economic recovery.(AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

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Governor Chris Christie presents a budget update Tuesday May 20, 2014 during an afternoon news conference and announces he will cut pension payments in Fiscal Year 2014 with and executive order. (AP Photo/The Record of Bergen County, Tyson Trish)

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Governor Chris Christie presents a budget update Tuesday May 20, 2014 during an afternoon news conference and announces he will cut pension payments in Fiscal Year 2014 with and executive order. (AP Photo/The Record of Bergen County, Tyson Trish)

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New Jersey's state treasurer Andrew Sidamon-Eristoff, right, listens to a question as he appears before the state Assembly budget committee at the Statehouse in Trenton, N.J., Wednesday, May 21, 2014. On Tuesday, May 20, 2014, Gov. Chris Christie announced a plan to cut the state government's pension contributions and lawmakers questioned the state treasurer about it on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)

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New Jersey's state treasurer Andrew Sidamon-Eristoff answers a question as he appears before the state Assembly budget committee at the Statehouse in Trenton, N.J., Wednesday, May 21, 2014. On Tuesday, May 20, 2014, Gov. Chris Christie announced a plan to cut the state government's pension contributions and lawmakers questioned the state treasurer about it on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)

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New Jersey's state treasurer Andrew Sidamon-Eristoff, center, listens to a question as he appears before the state Assembly budget committee at the Statehouse in Trenton, N.J., Wednesday, May 21, 2014. On Tuesday, May 20, 2014, Gov. Chris Christie announced a plan to cut the state government's pension contributions and lawmakers questioned the state treasurer about it on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)

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Rep. John Walsh, R-Livonia, who chaired a special committee tasked with considering Detroit bankruptcy-related legislation, speaks with reporters after the panel approved the 11-bill package on Wednesday, May 21, 2014 in Lansing, Mich. The legislation would give $195 million in state money to help shield Detroit retirees from steep pension cuts and prevent the sale of valuable city-owned art. Gov. Rick Snyder wants the bills on his desk in June. [AP Photo/David Eggert]