New York (CNN Business) McDonald's annual shareholder meeting on Thursday was short and controlled, and made little mention of the criticism the chain has faced this week. And workers rights advocates in Durham, North Carolina — joined by presidential candidate Julian Castro — called for better protections for McDonald's employees. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand penned a column in support of the workers , writing "I stand in solidarity with McDonald's workers ... Presidential candidate Julian Castro rallies with McDonald's employees in Durham, North Carolina. McDonald's employees protested this week to raise awareness for the charges.

Source: CNN May 23, 2019 19:18 UTC