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200th Starbucks unit votes to unionize

 By Peter Romeo on Jul. 22, 2022

Starbucks Workers United said the milestone vote came at a location in Cleveland, 11 months after the unionization effort began.

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Nearly 40% of restaurants hit the brakes on hiring because of inflation, study finds

 By Peter Romeo on Jul. 22, 2022

A survey found that 4% are even laying off workers because of pay rates and fears of a recession.

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Court kills Michigan's tip credit, sets minimum wage at $12 an hour

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 20, 2022

The decision will require full-service restaurants to pay servers and bartenders the full minimum wage. It also requires most employers to provide paid sick leave.

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Chipotle closes the chain's first store to file for a union vote

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 19, 2022

Union supporters say the burrito brand is trying to thwart the organizing effort. Chipotle says it just can't find enough staff to maintain operations.

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How to ace a tasting interview

By Jonathan Deutsch, Ph.D. on Jul. 15, 2022

Advice Guy gives some pointers to a cook hoping to show off their skills during a sous chef interview.

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Feds indict Tennessee restaurant operators for housing undocumented hires

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 14, 2022

The operators of eight Asian restaurants could be sentenced to 20 years in prison.

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Unionization is no longer a looming worry for restaurant chains—it's here

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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