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Bill introduced in Virginia that would mimic California's fast food law

 By Peter Romeo on Jan. 26, 2023

The newly introduced proposal would go further than the Fast Act in some respects, such as requiring instruction from what sounds like unions.

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The fight is on as California's fast food law goes before the voters

 By Peter Romeo on Jan. 26, 2023

The Fast Act is now officially on hold until a 2024 referendum is held. But the war is on to capture the public's sympathies. And in the middle of it is McDonald's U.S. president.

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Why ServSafe is under attack in the court of public opinion

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jan. 24, 2023

Working Lunch: The recent New York Times story was a hit piece. There was so much more that should have been in it.

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Union wins a toehold within Peet's Coffee

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 24, 2023

The staff of a store in Northern California has voted to be represented by the same union group that's been organizing Starbucks.

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Battle over ServSafe fees spills into federal court

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 23, 2023

The National Restaurant Association has been sued for using the proceeds to fund its lobbying. The plaintiffs want the practice stopped and reimbursement of the $15 that any employee paid for the course.

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Restaurants' standard defense against food poisoning is drawing fire

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 19, 2023

Reality Check: A union-affiliated group is blasting ServSafe as an underhanded way of defeating pro-employee legislation. What exactly is the deception? And what about the program's benefits?

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The union wave is leaving behind a string of closed restaurants

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 04, 2023

Some proprietors say they don't want the considerable strain of having a union shop. Others say it's just a coincidence. But labor says it's nothing more than spin-doctored union busting.

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5 big worries for restaurants in 2023

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 03, 2023

Here are the dark clouds that could temper restaurants’ enthusiasm for a new year. Then again, the threats could drive them to harder partying.

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California decides to implement the Fast Act on Jan. 1 despite the move toward a referendum

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 29, 2022

Restaurant advocates have already filed a lawsuit to block the highly unusual move, which the action asserts is a clear violation of the state constitution.

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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.

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