Labor
How Service Industry Unionization Could Impact Prices
Go Banking Rates 10/31
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the food service industry has one of the lowest unionization rates in America — 1.2% compared to 10.3% for the country overall.
Starbucks Union Expansion Slows a Year Into Labor Drive
Wall Street Journal 10/30
A drive to unionize new Starbucks Corp. cafes is slowing as the coffee chain doles out more pay and expanded benefits to nonunionized cafes.
Food Industry Policy
New City Of Concord Ordinance Aims To Reduce Plastic Waste
Patch Concord 10/28
During their Oct. 25 meeting, the Concord City Council voted to introduce an ordinance requiring retail food operations to only offer disposable foodware accessories (utensils & condiments) upon customer request, in compliance with the state law AB 1276, which came into effect earlier this year.
Letter to the Landlord
Santa Barbara Indepedent 10/28
Authorities say they’re trying to tamp down the spread of the Delta coronavirus before it morphs into a vaccine-resistant form.
On the Side
The Biggest LA Restaurant Openings to Know in October
AG Web 6/30
Los Angeles is no stranger to splashy restaurant openings situated in iconic buildings and helmed by big-name chefs.
Hungry at Golden 1 Center? Here are 10 affordable food options near the downtown arena
Sacramento Bee 10/28
Whether you’re at Golden 1 Center for a Sacramento Kings game, concert or comedy show, the excitement is sure to bring out an appetite.
