politics

Workforce

Trump's choice for Labor secretary is a head-scratcher

Working Lunch: Lori Chavez-DeRemer is a solid Republican, but few party colleagues on Capitol Hill have been as pro-labor. Here's why the nomination should raise the long-range concerns of restaurants and other employers.

Food

Trump vows to hike charges for restaurant supplies from Mexico and Canada by 25%

Government Watch: The tariffs would remain in effect until the trading partners cut the inflow of fentanyl and undocumented asylum seekers.

Mayor Brandon Johnson says the higher levies will generate $10 million in additional sales taxes. Restaurateurs and liquor distributors say the increase will be devastating to the trade.

Working Lunch: The scion of the famous political family is an adamant critic of America's current food production methods. His opposition to factory farming could bring a disruption of supplies.

Government Watch: The move pushes a possible game-changer on the labor front one step closer to becoming a reality.

So-called captive-audience sessions have been deemed illegal by the National Labor Relations Board, though pundits predict the ban could be short-lived.

Working Lunch: With the White House and Congress both controlled by Republicans, operators could see a runaway train occasionally bearing down on them.

The Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance brought in an expert on political bridge-building for advice on defusing post-election political strife between restaurant workers. These are some of the tips he offered.

The fate of several key ballot initiatives were decided in the industry's favor, but the possibility of an $18-an-hour minimum wage in California is still alive.

Working Lunch: Don't miss the issues of real importance to the business amid all the noise.

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