New York City mayoral candidate Bill de Blasio exits after speakin at a protest against the low wages for workers at fast food restaurants on August 29, 2013 in New York City. Low-wage workers at businesses like McDonaldÕs and MacyÕs are fighting for a living wage of $15 an hour in pay, which is more than double the current national minimum wage of $7.25. UPI/John Angelillo