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DIME A DAY: The Impact of Miller/Harkin Minimum Wage Proposal on the Price of Food October 24, 2012 October 24, 2012 The Food Labor Research Center at the University of California, Berkeley and The Food Chain Workers Alliance & ROC United Research and Writing: Chris Benner, Associate Professor, Center for Regional Change, University of California, Davis; Saru Jayaraman, Director, Food Labor Research Center, University of California, Berkeley EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Opponents of … Continue Reading... →

Behind the Kitchen Door: The Hidden Reality of Philadelphia’s Thriving Restaurant Industry October 10, 2012 Behind the Kitchen Door: The Hidden Reality of Philadelphia’s Thriving Restaurant Industry is a project of the Philadelphia Restaurant Industry Coalition—a broad gathering of academics, progressive organizations, restaurant workers and restaurant employers. This report represents the most comprehensive research analysis ever conducted on Philadelphia’s restaurant industry.This research shows … Continue Reading... →

Darden’s Decision: Which Future for Olive Garden, Red Lobster, and Capital Grille?October 1, 2012 A groundbreaking new report, “Darden’s Decision: Which Future for Olive Garden, Red Lobster, & Capital Grille” was released by the Restaurant Opportunities Centers (ROC) United along with Central Florida Jobs with Justice, South Florida Jobs with Justice, the Food Chain Workers … Continue Reading... →

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TAKING THE HIGH ROAD: A HOW-TO GUIDE FOR SUCCESSFUL RESTAURANT EMPLOYERS February 8, 2012 Illustrating the direct link between job quality and the long-term success and stability of a restaurant, this report provides concrete examples of restaurateurs who have created “win-win-win” solutions for workers, diners, and employers alike. Other restaurant employers can learn from the experiences and insights of these successful business owners. Continue Reading... →

National Day of Action Gets Major Media Coverage February 22, 2011 The National Day of Action was covered by over a dozen national and local media sources. Below is a listing of the most relevant ones. Media: Time – http://newsfeed.time.com/2011/02/17/remember-to-tip-report-shows-waiters-are-underpaid-overworked-and-unequally-treated/ Labor Notes – http://labornotes.org/2011/02/restaurant-employees-call-higher-wages-tipped-workers Daily Kos – http://www.dailykos.com/story/2011/02/16/945486/-Minority-restaurant-workers-get-the-shaft- Miami Herald – http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/02/14/2065332/miami-dade-restaurant-workers.html WTOP – http://www.wtop.com/category/District-of-Columbia/20110214/Waiters-rally-for-higher-wages-on-restaurants%27-busiest-day/ CareerDiva – http://www.evetahmincioglu.com/web/blog/2011/02/14/valentines-dinner-no-champagne-for-busboy/ LA … Continue Reading... →

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Behind the Kitchen Door: A Multi-site Study of the Restaurant Industry February 14, 2011 On February 14th, 2011, in conjunction with three local ROC affiliates, ROC-United released Behind the Kitchen Door: A Multi-site Study of the Restaurant Industry, an overview of conditions in the restaurant industry nationwide through studies in eight regions throughout the country. … Continue Reading... →

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Behind the Kitchen Door: Inequality & Opportunity in Washington, DC’s Thriving Restaurant Industry February 14, 2011 In 2011 ROC-DC released Behind the Kitchen Door: Inequality & Opportunity in Washington, DC's Thriving Restaurant Industry, the most comprehensive study of the Washington, DC restaurant industry ever conducted. The research included 510 surveys of restaurant workers, 30 worker interviews, 30 employer interviews, and government data analysis. The findings illustrated the great need for reform that can achieve a sustainable industry in which workers, employers, and diners prosper together. Continue Reading... →

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Behind the Kitchen Door: Inequality & Opportunity in Los Angeles, the Nation’s Largest Restaurant Industry February 14, 2011 In 2011 ROC-LA released Behind the Kitchen Door: Inequality & Opportunity in Los Angeles, the Nation's Largest Restaurant Industry, the most comprehensive study of the Los Angeles restaurant industry ever conducted. The research included 502 surveys of Los Angeles restaurant workers, 30 worker interviews, 33 employer interviews, and government data analysis. The findings illustrated the great need for reform that can achieve a sustainable industry in which workers, employers, and diners prosper together. Continue Reading... →

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Behind the Kitchen Door: The Social Impact of Inequality in Miami’s Growing Restaurant Industry February 14, 2011 In 2011, ROC-Miami released Behind the Kitchen Door: The Social Impact of Inequality in Miami’s Growing Restaurant Industry, the most comprehensive study of Miami’s restaurant industry ever conducted. The research included 580 surveys of restaurant workers, 30 worker interviews, 30 … Continue Reading... →

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Behind the Kitchen Door: The Hidden Costs of Taking the Low Road in Chicagoland’s Thriving Restaurant Industry February 21, 2010 In 2010, ROC-Chicago released Behind the Kitchen Door: Pervasive The Hidden Costs of Taking the Low Road in Chicagoland’s Thriving Restaurant Industry, the most comprehensive study of Chicago’ restaurant industry ever conducted. The research included 582 surveys of restaurant workers, … Continue Reading... →

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