KU professor leads project to document history, preserve KC-based movement to fight for better restaurant pay
January 16, 2026
January 16, 2026
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Jan. 16 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news:
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KU professor leads project to document history, preserve KC-based movement to fight for better restaurant pay
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LAWRENCE -While the national Fight-For-$15 movement to gain better pay and working conditions for fast food and casual restaurant workers was influential and made a lasting mark, the story of the movement could be forgotten if it were not preserved. . . .
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KU professor leads project to document history, preserve KC-based movement to fight for better restaurant pay
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LAWRENCE -While the national Fight-For-$15 movement to gain better pay and working conditions for fast food and casual restaurant workers was influential and made a lasting mark, the story of the movement could be forgotten if it were not preserved. . . .