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Union vote set for a Voodoo Doughnut shop

 By Peter Romeo on May 04, 2021

Industrial Workers of the World are repeating the organization approach that was successful with Burgerville.

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Labor group sues Olive Garden's parent in a challenge of the tip credit

 By Peter Romeo on Apr. 15, 2021

The lawsuit by One Fair Wage against Darden Restaurants contends the credit is a violation of federal anti-discrimination rules.

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Why restaurants should care about Amazon’s union vote

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 09, 2021

An effort to organize a warehouse in Alabama was unsuccessful. And that could mean bad news is brewing for the foodservice business.

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Unions find opportunity in restaurants' COVID-19 woes

By Peter Romeo on May 15, 2020

Restaurants may be less busy than they've ever been, but the same can't be said for labor advocates.

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NLRB narrows franchisors' liability with new joint employer standard

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 25, 2020

The redefinition narrows the circumstances under which a restaurant brand's owner can be held accountable for a franchisee's possible violation of union protection laws.

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Unions move on restaurants despite a big oops

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 11, 2020

So what if they can’t keep a restaurant open under the very conditions they’re demanding?

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Joe Biden calls for unionization of McDonald’s

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 20, 2019

The front-runner for the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination said the chain’s workforce needs to be organized to counter the franchisor’s power.

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McDonald’s is not a joint employer of franchisees’ staffs, NLRB rules

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 12, 2019

The decision settles a five-year dispute that held profound implications for any restaurant franchisor.

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McDonald’s is hit with harassment suit in wake of Easterbrook firing

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 12, 2019

Labor advocates have amplified their accusations that the chain tolerates sexual mistreatment. They’re also calling again for the franchisor to be treated as a joint employer.

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Union power leans on presidential hopefuls to force collective bargaining

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 22, 2019

The SEIU wants McDonald’s, Wendy’s and Burger King to be summoned to the negotiating table.

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