McDonald’s accused of worldwide ‘systematic sexual harassment’ of employees

Children as young as 16 allegedly ‘mocked and punished’ for reporting abuse

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An international coalition of trade unions has filed a complaint against McDonald’s that accuses the fast-food chain of failing to tackle “rampant” sexual harassment of its employees.

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