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Here's why Starbucks' union employees say they have to strike

 By Peter Romeo on Dec. 16, 2022

Reality Check: Amid the harumphing by both sides, the actual points of disagreement between labor and management are starting to become clear.

Workforce

Former Del Taco shift manager files lawsuit alleging sexual harassment and retaliation

 By Lisa Jennings on Dec. 15, 2022

Charges come while the quick-service chain is under a settlement agreement related to an earlier case to ensure workers are safe and have procedures for reporting inappropriate behavior.

Technology

ChowNow cuts more jobs as delivery demand levels out

By Joe Guszkowski on Dec. 14, 2022

The online ordering company is eliminating about 40 positions following a 20% reduction in July.

Operations

Happy inaugural National Restaurant Workers Day

By Lisa Jennings on Dec. 13, 2022

Dec. 14 has been declared a special occasion for both consumers and employers to show a little extra love to those who work in the food-and-beverage industry.

Workforce

'Joint employer' proposal brings a wave of warnings from the franchise community

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 08, 2022

Industry associations and about 3,000 franchisees have blasted the redefinition being pushed by the NLRB.

Financing

Automation doesn't have to be an all-or-nothing choice

By Rich Shank on Dec. 05, 2022

Technomic's Take: Declining labor force participation is putting pressure on restaurants. Technology that makes workers' lives easier can help address those challenges.

Workforce

Fast Act opponents collect enough signatures to put the law on hold

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 05, 2022

The petition drive would halt enforcement until voters decide in 2024 whether to keep the controversial fast-food wage law.

Workforce

Restaurant hiring accelerated in November

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 02, 2022

New statistics show that 62,100 jobs were added by eating and drinking places, or roughly 1 of every 4 positions created economywide.

Workforce

Why restaurants should care more about apathy

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 01, 2022

Reality Check: The industry’s efforts to avert spikes in labor costs and benefits might as well be canceled due to lack of interest.

Workforce

Starbucks' union drive spills over to Peet's

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 29, 2022

The group organizing Starbucks says it is working with the staffs of two Peet's units to hold elections.

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