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Restaurant workers at San Francisco's airport go on strike

 By Peter Romeo on Sep. 26, 2022

The 1,000 employees have walked out of all 84 of the facility's foodservice outlets in a push for higher wages, according to their union.

Workforce

What’s next in the struggle to halt California’s new wage law

 By Peter Romeo on Sep. 22, 2022

The industry's Hail Mary is using the 2024 ballot to enlist voters in the cause. Meanwhile, nine states are emerging as future battlegrounds.

Workforce

In drives to kill the tip credit, voters could prove the assassins

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 19, 2022

Reality Check: Opponents of the wage break for employers are using ballot initiatives to get their way.

Workforce

Why aren't restaurants losing sleep over the new labor threat?

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 12, 2022

Reality Check: The industry nodded through the takeaway of key employer powers. Is it just going to roll over as the setbacks continue?

Workforce

Biden administration drafts advice for businesses facing a union drive

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 08, 2022

But the tutorial focuses on how to keep the process amicable and progressing, not how to thwart it.

Workforce

Regulators push again to make franchisors accountable for franchisees' labor practices

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 06, 2022

The NLRB has redefined "joint employer" to apply even when franchisors haven't influenced licensees' policies.

Workforce

California's fast-food wage bill: Employee savior or union power grab?

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 31, 2022

Employees say the Fast Act would give them more power over wages and working conditions. But restaurant operators argue that unions would be pulling the strings.

Leadership

Is this Starbucks' next CEO?

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 30, 2022

He checks many of the boxes on Starbucks' list of ideal characteristics, and his education background could be the labor remedy that's eluded the brand.

Workforce

Quick-service restaurant chains make a last-ditch effort to kill California's Fast Act

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 30, 2022

Opponents of the landmark legislation, which would give employees a say in setting wages, are working to get Gov. Gavin Newsom to veto the bill.

Workforce

California Senate gives fast-food workers a loud say in setting their pay

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 29, 2022

The Fast Act, which would only affect quick-service chains with 100 or more locations, passed by a 21-12 vote. It's unclear if Gov. Newsom will sign it into law.

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