Jollibee made Filipino food global. Some say it exported exploitation too

Philippine fast-food giant Jollibee has been accused of exploiting its workers [File: Michael Beltran/Al Jazeera]

Metro Manila, Philippines – On July 6, National Fried Chicken Day in the United States, Vincent Cruz and a crowd of supporters marched into a Jollibee’s branch in Journal Square, New Jersey.

Cruz and 50-odd employees and supporters wanted to get the attention of management and customers alike on the busiest day of the year for the Philippine fast food chain.