Fast Food ForwardFast Food Forward is an initiative underway in New York City brought by workers who are struggling to pay for basic necessities in the fast food industry—an industry that pays CEOs on average in more in one day more than double what workers make in a year. Fast food workers, at places like McDonalds, Burger King, and Taco Bell, are fighting for a living-wage as hard-working people, arguing they should be able to afford basic expenses in return for their efforts. In reality, however, the wages they endure make it impossible to obtain adequate food, childcare, decent housing, and transportation.OUR WalmartOUR Walmart is an initiative of Walmart workers and their allies urging the company to respect its workers and to provide an environment supporting dignity in the workplace. This includes paying the workers a living-wage, offering options for affordable healthcare, and recognizing the right of its workers to freedom of association and freedom of speech.Fight for 15Fight for 15 is an organization of Chicago fast food and retail workers that are fighting for a minimum wage of $15 per hour. On Thursday, August 29th 2013 Fight for 15 is holding an International Day of Action.Slow FoodThe Slow Food movement was created as an alternative to fast food which links the pleasure of good food with a commitment to community and environment. In regards to workers’ rights, the Slow Food movement strives to improve the food system both at a local level and internationally, which leaves positive effects for workers in the food industry.Occupy MonsantoOccupy Monsanto focuses on combating the company Monsanto in reaction to its use of harmful chemicals and genetically modified organisms in the food system. The movement also focuses on the harmful consequences of Monsanto policies in reference to the work of farmers and negative results on workers in associated industries.Take Back Your TimeTake Back Your Time is an initiative seeking to challenge the epidemic of overwork.The California Domestic Workers Bill of RightsThe aim of the California Domestic Workers Bill of Rights is to end the exclusion of domestic workers in California from basic labor protections within the state.Jobs With JusticeJobs With Justice is an organization seeking to bring together labor unions, student activists, community organizations, and faith-based groups in the fight for justice in the workplace. Their current campaigns include the movement to transform long-term health care in the country, changing the labor practices of Walmart, finding a way to mitigate the detrimental influences of student debt, and protecting workers from exploitation and retaliation in their efforts to organize and stand up for their rights.