Fast-food workers and their supporters rallied in downtown Los Angeles on Thursday as part of a wave of protests planned in 160 cities around the nation advocating for $15-an-hour pay. (Marcus Yam / Los Angeles Times)
Fast-food workers seek $15-an-hour pay, protest in cities around the nation.
Mateo Martinez, 3, center, tags along with his mother, Noemi Flores, right, as they attend a fast food worker rally in downtown Los Angeles. (Marcus Yam / Los Angeles Times)
Protesters gathered for a late morning rally that started near a McDonald’s on Broadway and then headed for City Hall. (Marcus Yam / Los Angeles Times)
Gabriel Ramirez, left, attends the protest. (Marcus Yam / Los Angeles Times)
Fast-food workers and their supporters march into the McDonalds on Broadway in downtown Los Angeles. (Marcus Yam / Los Angeles Times)
Fast-food workers and their supporters march towards Los Angeles City Hall. (Marcus Yam / Los Angeles Times)
Fast-food workers and their supporters rally outside Los Angeles City Hall. (Marcus Yam / Los Angeles Times)
Fast-food workers and their supporters observe a moment of silence and prayer during a rally outside Los Angeles City Hall. (Marcus Yam / Los Angeles Times)
