Workers at Cheesecake Factory in Arcadia were concerned about inadequate protection from COVID-19. Their employer was not providing information about paid leave, nor adequate ventilation or appropriate signage about policies on masks, hand washing, and distancing. The restaurant allowed sick workers to keep working, putting others at risk, and did not offer COVID-19 testing. Other health and safety problems were not addressed, such as black mold and large objects that regularly fell and injured workers.
The Restaurant Opportunities Center of Los Angeles (ROC-LA) is a restaurant worker center founded in 2009. They build power and voice for restaurant workers through policy change, organizing, and partnering with high-road restaurants.
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Key Outcomes:
- Employer addressed most hazards after public health inspection.
- Several cases of worker retaliation are being investigated.
- Investors are informed of concerns related to working conditions.
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Related Resources:
— ROC LA
— Los Angeles County Public Health Councils
— Report: 2020 State of the Restaurant Workers
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