The 20% cut in wages is particularly galling when staff at the likes of Greggs and Costa Coffee will be paid in full. "However, wealthy and profitable employers, such as McDonald’s, Wetherspoons, Burger King, KFC and Taco bell, are refusing to top up their workers’ income." War on Want added that many of these workers are already on minimum wage, making the extra 20% cut on top "devastating". Wetherspoons employee Jade said: "I need to pay my rent, I need to pay my bills. There is too much money going out for us to take a 20% cut in wages.

Source: Daily Mirror April 02, 2020 13:09 UTC