Maybe McDonald's employees (and everyone working for the federal minimum wage of $7.25,) should grow some brains and elect better politicians. Minimum wage in Seattle is $20.76.

Tacoma is moving up to $17.13/hr soon (I think that's actually statewide), but thankfully I make more than that at my current job. I do hope that it helps those that are working hard to make ends meet!

McDonald’s in VT has a sign offering $18/hr to start, and benefits

i suspect that is for the full time workers. they make sure to hire almost entirely part timers, to get around paying for benefits. even Macy's did that.