McDonald's workers walking off the job locally to protest sexual harassment in the workplace

 

MILWAUKEE COUNTY, Wis. (CBS 58) -- McDonald's workers are walking off the job.

Employees in 10 major cities, including Milwaukee, planned a protest during the lunch hour in hopes of putting pressure on management to take steps against sexual harassment the work place.

Protest organizers say several female employees have filed complaints alleging harassment at some McDonald's restaurants.

McDonald's has released a statement saying "We have policies, procedures, and training in place that are designed to prevent sexual harassment."