McResources Advice on How to Survive On McDonald’s Wages Lyrics

[McDonald’s]
This the McResource Line. How can I help you?

[Nancy]
I’m Nancy. I wanted more information about some help that I need.

[McDonald’s]
I can give you a number that will be helpful. You can ask about things like food pantries. Are you on SNAP? SNAP is a supplemental nutritional assistance program - food stamps. Do you have kids?

[Nancy]
Yeah, I have two kids.

[McDonald’s]
You would most likely be eligible for SNAP benefits.

[Nancy]
I’m rationing food - I didn’t know about this!

[McDonald’s]
You know, it’s a federal program. The federal money comes down to the states and the states administer it.

[Nancy]
What about, like, the doctor?

[McDonald’s]
Did you try to get on Medicaid? Medicaid is a federal program. It’s health coverage for low income or no income adults -- and children.

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Nancy, a 10-year employee of McDonald’s, taped this phone call to the company’s “McResources” hotline for employees seeking advice on how to survive on McDonald’s wages.

The advice: Let the federal government subsidize our awful wages by paying for your food and healthcare.

Go to Low Pay is Not OK for more information.

Nancy Selgado

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