What's wrong with the fast-food industry? Workers speak out

August 29, 2013 5:00AM ET

If you work in a fast-food or retail job, we want to hear your stories

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Thousands of fast-food and retail workers are set to strike Thursday in a push for a $15 hourly wage. The more than 4 million fast-food workers in the United States earn an average annual wage of $18,130 in 2010, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

We are collecting photos and videos from today's strike actions. If you work in a fast-food or retail job, we want to hear your stories about how you make ends meet on your paycheck.