Fast-food workers arrested in Kansas City, Mo.

About 50 fast-food workers were arrested today in a protest near McDonald’s at 14th and Prospect in Kansas City, Mo.

The protest was a peaceful demonstration by fast-food workers from several restaurants who walked off the job, along with support from union members and clergy.

The workers are asking for their wages to be increased to $15 an hour.

Today’s protest, part of a national movement, was nonviolent.

A rally has been scheduled at 5 p.m. today at Oppenstein Brothers Park, 12th and Walnut, Kansas City, Mo.