McDonald's Announces One-Day Hiring Spree of 50,000 New Workers

McDonald's announced today that it is planning a one-day hiring spree of 50,000 new workers on April 19.

McDonald's said that these new "Mcjobs" will include crew and management positions, part-time and full-time.

"We're excited to offer 50,000 new jobs, all across America, all in one day," said Jan Fields, president of McDonald's U.S.A.

Fields said the 50,000 new hires will increase the U.S. workforce to 700,000 from its current level of 650,000.

The jobs pay an average of $8.30 an hour. Restaurant managers can make $50,000 a year.