TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Nov. 7, 2013) -
Attention business, media editors:
| What: | Lively, colourful protest in support of Richtree Restaurant workers |
| Where: | Eaton Centre Mall, 220 Yonge St., Queen St. Entrance |
| When: | November 7, 2013 at 5:00 PM |
| Who: | Richtree Eaton Centre workers, members of UNITE HERE Local 75, other Toronto hospitality workers, Eaton Centre tenants, customers, community allies |
| Why: | Richtree Markets has requested a strike/lockout deadline of November 18 against workers at the Richtree Eaton Centre and Bayview restaurants, and has continued to operate the Richtree Eaton Centre non-union since re-opening on September 9, 2013 |
Background:
Richtree Restaurants has already been the focus of numerous community protests for re-opening its Eaton Centre restaurant non-union after renovations, and failing to bring back nearly 50 original workers, many of whom had worked for the restaurant for decades.
UNITE HERE Local 75 represents Richtree Restaurant workers at three GTA locations. Workers have been trying to negotiate a new contract with the company since March 2012.
Last week, Richtree ramped up its attack against workers by seeking a strike/lockout deadline for its Bayview/Eaton Centre units. Angry community members and workers plan to voice their outrage at a protest at the Eaton Centre location on November 7.
Should no agreement be reached in advance of the lockout deadline on November 18, picket lines and protests could hit the Eaton Centre at the height of shopping season.
Contact Information:
JJ Fueser
416-893-8570