Tag: labor
ECIP recognizes 16 benchmark certifications supporting ethical labor practices
- General News
The 16 ECIP-recognized certification programs, benchmarked by The Sustainability Consortium, have been evaluated to ensure that compliance with their standards demonstrates alignment with the Ethical Charter.
Tentative agreement reached to avoid Eastern port strike
- General News
The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) have reached tentative agreement on all items for a new six-year Master Contract.
Restaurants Canada says tax relief need is urgent
- General News
The Fall Economic Statement was a missed opportunity by the federal government to build on the positive momentum the GST and HST holiday has generated for the foodservice industry.
Restaurant industry survey shows labor, sales challenges in 2025
- General News
Restaurant365, the leading all-in-one restaurant management platform, today released findings from its annual industry survey.
Federal Court grants nationwide stay of enforcement of labor rules
- General News
A federal district court in Mississippi found the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) lacked the authority to issue certain parts of regulations of the H-2A visa program it issued in April 2024.
The Farm(workers) Bill: It’s about much more than farms
- Analysis
The Farm Bill is often thought of as a policy that solely impacts farmers, but its implications go much further, directly affecting the lives of non-farming consumers and farmworkers.
Port strike comes to tentative end
- General News
The International Longshoremen’s Association and the United States Maritime Alliance confirmed late October 3 that they reached a tentative agreement on wages and have agreed to extend their contract until January 15, 2025 to return to the bargaining table to negotiate all other outstanding issues.
Biden Administration urges port negotiations to continue
- General News
A Statement from President Joe Biden on the Negotiations Between USMX and the International Longshoremen’s Association released October 01, 2024
USDA addresses East Coast and Gulf Coast port strikes
- General News
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released the following statement in response to labor disputes at East Coast and Gulf Coast ports
Restaurant Update: September could be a turning point
- Analysis
August marked a potentially pivotal moment for the restaurant industry. After several challenging months, signs of recovery are beginning to appear. While performance metrics show a mixed picture, they suggest the worst may be behind us.