Fast Food Workers In New York City Are Striking For Better Pay [PICTURES]

Thousands of fast food workers across the country are striking for better wages.

The workers, from chains including McDonald's, Wendy's, and Taco Bell want to make $15 an hour, which is about twice the average minimum wage.

The movement has mobilized on Twitter under the hashtag #iamfastfood.

Here are some photos from the strikes in New York City:

— Daniel Squadron 2013 (@Squadron4NY) July 29, 2013

— Jovana (@jovanarizzo) July 29, 2013

— Good Jobs (@GoodJobsNation) July 29, 2013

— Jumaane D. Williams (@JumaaneWilliams) July 29, 2013