Connecticut Fast-Food Service Workers Overwhelmingly Ratify Landmark Union Contract
Connecticut Fast-Food Service Workers Overwhelmingly Ratify Landmark Union Contract The Five-Year Contract Marks Historic Successful Unionization of the Fast-Food Industry in the State MILFORD, Conn. – On Friday morning, 32BJ SEIU announced that food service workers across Connecticut’s 23 service plazas voted overwhelmingly in favor of their first-ever union contract, which will include strong wages, improved time-off and scheduling, and other enhanced benefits. The contract will cover food service workers from various franchises on Route 15, I-95, and I-39. It is one of the first agreements of its kind in […]
SUNERGOS BARISTAS ANNOUNCE THEY ARE “READY TO STRIKE” OVER COFFEE CHAIN’S REFUSAL TO BARGAIN IN GOOD FAITH
WHO: Sunergos Workers, Customers, Greater Louisville Central Labor Council, Kentucky AFL-CIO, other unions and allies. WHAT: Press Conference & Rally WHEN: Monday, November 20 at 1:00 PM WHERE: SEIU NFCO 32BJ, 4100 Churchman Ave, Louisville, KY 40215 (Louisville-KY) Recently unionized baristas at Sunergos Coffee, will join labor allies and customers at a rally to […]
Following Tuesday’s Historic $20 Million Chipotle Settlement, Workers, Union Leaders, and Elected Officials Hail Intro of Landmark NYC Council Bills as “New Front” in Battle Against Fast Food Companies that Brazenly Violate NYC Employment Laws
New York, NY –Today, union leaders, 32BJ SEIU members, elected officials, and allies joined former and current Chipotle workers at a City Hall Park rally celebrating the introduction of two key NYC Council bills targeting fast-food companies that have repeatedly violated NYC employment laws, like Chipotle. Both pieces of legislation build upon hallmark employment victories such […]
City Settles Historic $20 Million Suit Against Chipotle
New York, NY – Today, City Hall announced they successfully settled their suit with Chipotle, resulting in a historic $20 million settlement. The City’s complaint alleged nearly 600,000 violations of New York’s Fair Workweek law. The $20 million amount represents the largest settlement under the Fair Workweek law thus far. All of the multi-million dollar […]
CURRENT AND FORMER CHIPOTLE WORKERS MARCH WITH ELECTED OFFICIALS, LABOR LEADERS TO DEMAND CHIPOTLE PAY $20/HOUR AND FOLLOW NYC FAIR WORKWEEK LAW
New York, NY – Today, current and former Chipotle workers took their demands for $20/hour and fair work schedules to the heart of American commerce, 6th Avenue in Midtown Manhattan. Workers and their supporters were arrested as they called for real dignity, higher wages, and an end to Chipotle’s practices that produce high employee turnover […]
CHIPOTLE WORKERS TAKE ACTION TO IMPLEMENT HISTORIC NY HERO ACT
NEW YORK, NY – Today, workers at four Chipotle stores delivered petitions to Chipotle managers to initiate the formation of Workplace Safety Committees, as provided by New York’s historic HERO Act of 2021. Chipotle workers will speak out about their working conditions at Chipotle and the health and safety issues that they continue to experience. […]
NEW REPORT: CHIPOTLE DISPROPORTIONATELY DENIES MANAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO QUALIFIED BLACK APPLICANTS
NEW YORK, NY – 32BJ SEIU and Fast Food Union released a shocking report today titled, “Unequal Opportunity: Uncovering Discrimination in Hiring at Chipotle Mexican Grill,” with research by the Equal Rights Center, which found that Chipotle Mexican Grill significantly favored white applicants over similarly qualified Black applicants for open store management positions. According to […]
CHIPOTLE WORKER RETURNS TO WORK 4 DAYS AFTER ACCUSING CHIPOTLE OF RETALIATION FOR HER UNION ACTIVITY
NEW YORK, NY – Today, Brenda Garcia went back to work at Chipotle (136-61 Roosevelt Ave, Queens, NY 11354). This came four days after 32BJ SEIU filed Unfair Labor Practice charges under the National Labor Relations Act accusing Chipotle of retaliation against her for her union activity, and of creating an impression of surveillance of […]
NEW YORK CITY CHIPOTLE WORKER ANNOUNCES UNFAIR LABOR PRACTICE CHARGES ACCUSING CHIPOTLE OF RETALIATION FOR HER UNION ACTIVITY, OTHERS DETAIL MANAGEMENT RESPONSES AFTER UNION ACTIVITY
NEW YORK, NY – Fired Chipotle worker Brenda Garcia today announced 32BJ’s filing of Unfair Labor Practice charges under the National Labor Relations Act accusing her former employer Chipotle of retaliation against her for her union activity, and of creating an impression of surveillance of union activity. Ms. Garcia was fired after calling out sick, […]
McDonald’s on I-95 Fail to Disinfect after Workers Test Positive for Coronavirus
Actions Risk Health, Safety of Essential Service Plaza Workers & Public Caravan protest will drive through parking lots at Milford and Darien at 11 AM Today MILFORD, Conn. — Two McDonald’s stores at the rest stops on I-95 have continued operating without disinfecting properly after workers have tested positive for the coronavirus, threatening the health […]