These Unpaid Interns Want $32 an Hour. And Health Insurance.

These Unpaid Interns Want $32 an Hour. And Health Insurance. centers on a protest by unpaid government interns in New York who are demanding pay and benefits. Mina Farahmand, a legislative intern for a city councilman working 15 hours per week, joined a campaign after she said she was not getting paid. The group publicly launched its effort with a petition and social media posts, seeking $32 an hour and health coverage. Less than 48 hours later, Farahmand was told to pack up her belongings at the end of the day; she said it was retaliation for organizing, while the councilman’s office denied the claim. Her internship ended, and the interns said they struggle to afford subway rides and skip meals. They plan to rally outside City Hall to renew debate over ethics and fairness in an expensive city.