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By Peter Romeo on Jul. 13, 2022

Reality Check: A variety of brands are now contending with organizing efforts, and the tally is growing quickly.

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Dodger Stadium food and beverage workers threaten All-Star Game strike

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 12, 2022

The move is a repeat of the tactic the union employed successfully at the site of the Super Bowl.

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California eyes a new way of setting fast-food wages, and the industry yawns

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 11, 2022

Reality Check: Wake up to the very real possibility of employees having a say on their pay.

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Bill giving fast-food workers a vote on wages advances in California

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 30, 2022

The FAST Act would provide quick-service employees with a strong voice on the pay, scheduling and training practices of fast-food employers. It also legislates that franchisors are joint employers liable for the labor infractions of franchisees.

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Federal watchdog asks a court to crack down on Starbuck's union resistance

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 22, 2022

A regional National Labor Relations Board official wants a nationwide cease-and-desist order issued against the chain, alleging many of the practices are illegal. Starbucks denies the assertions.

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