unions

Unions find opportunity in restaurants' COVID-19 woes

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

NLRB narrows franchisors' liability with new joint employer standard

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?

Workforce

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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