Dozens of US fast food workers have been arrested at protests after staging sit-ins demanding a so-called "living wage" of $15 (£9) per hour.
The protests - organised by the Sg
The protests - organised by the Service Employees International Union - took place in 150 US cities throughout the day.
Workers have been campaigning for two years to increase the current minimum wage of $7.25 an hour.
US President Barack Obama has said he supports a raise.
In New York, at least 34 protesters were arrested in Times Square outside a McDonald's restaurant. Arrests were also reported in Detroit, Chicago and Boston.
The National Restaurant Association, a trade group representing many fast-food chains, said in a statement that the protests were an attempt by unions to "boost their dwindling membership" and asked protesters to respect customers.
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