John,
Nykia Hamilton went viral after running a Columbia, SC Burger King alone. On her shift, she did food prep, washed dishes, ran the front counter, and ran the drive-thru all by herself. She showed up and kept the store running. Days later, she was fired because she couldn’t find child care for her young children.
No parent should lose their job because they can’t find childcare. No worker should be discarded after proving their dedication on the job. Tell Burger King to respect working parents >>
Nykia’s story is not unique — it’s one of thousands. Working parents are often forced to choose between a paycheck and caring for their children. It’s an impossible and cruel choice. And no matter how hard we work, corporations like Burger King still discard us without a thought.
The lack of affordable child care is holding families back across America. And corporations like Burger King are making it worse by firing workers for impossible choices instead of supporting them.
This isn’t just about one worker — it’s about a system where no matter how hard you work, it’s impossible to make ends meet. It’s impossible to prioritize your family. And it’s impossible to satisfy a corporation that offers no flexibility for working parents.
“I have to provide for [my kids], but I really don’t have time to spend with them — and it hurts me a lot,” Nykia said in an interview. Burger King’s CEO can change this today by providing workers with real protections — fair schedules, reliable hours, and support for parents.
Corporations like Burger King are NOTHING without workers like Nykia. But they’re going to keep getting away with their bad behavior unless we call them out. Send a message to Burger King now >>
