Wednesday, May 8, 2013
An organized movement of strikes began in St. Louis and is spreading across the region. Employees at McDonald's in North St. Louis County, and Jimmy John's took to the picket lines Wednesday. Employees at 20 fast food locations will strike Thursday.
People peacefully gathered and marched in front of a Ferguson McDonald's Restaurant today. You could hear the group of about 100 chanting during the strike," We started from the bottom and now we're here; $7.35 just ain't fair." There was also, "We want change and we ain't talking about pennies." As well, a whole host of additional songs. But for all the people smiling, the subject at hand was serious. The crowd gathered as part of a movement to unionize fast food restaurants throughout the St. Louis Region. Employees at the Ferguson McDonald's, located at 9131 W. Florissant, stood outside in plain clothes around 3:45 p.m., and protested for respect through better pay and improved working conditions. Shannon Garth-Rhodes, spokesperson with…
Employees at the Soulard sub shop walk off the job because they want respect and better pay. But, a manger at the Hazelwood location said it would not be affected.
It's spreading like wildfire. Fast food workers from different chains around the St. Louis region are expected to walk off their jobs—or not show up for their shifts— through Thursday. It's a push for respect through better pay, improved working conditions. Shannon Garth-Rhodes, spokesperson with the effort, also said this is part of a fight for the right to form a union without retaliation. "Workers will strike for a $15 per hour wage floor and to take a stand against unfair retaliation targeting workers who are sticking together to speak out for better jobs," she said. Gerneisha Clark has worked at that location for five months and picketed Thursday. She said has been subjected to management abuse of power. "They have a lack of respect …
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Also, see what eatery in Florissant got a violation letter recently.
As inspections arise, Hazelwood Patch publishes information from the St. Louis County Department of Health reports, along with the inspection grades. Remember you can get instant news updates. Like Hazelwood Patch on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. Here are some of the latest restaurant inspections that occurred throughout the past 90 days in the City of Hazelwood and nearby in Florissant, Maryland Heights and Creve Coeur. Angelo’s Chicago Taste Address: 5908 N. Lindbergh Blvd., Hazelwood Date of Inspection: March 28 Type of Inspection: Routine Risk Factor: 2 Grade: 99-A Comments: Raw meat stored above ready-to-eat foods in reach-in cooler but was removed and restored; food items noticed in Pepsi cooler; equipment not properly washed …
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Also, Jimmy Johns and Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken also make the top grade.
As inspections arise, Hazelwood Patch publishes information from the St. Louis County Department of Health reports, along with the inspection grades. Remember you can get instant news updates. Like Hazelwood Patch on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. Here are some of the latest restaurant inspections that occurred throughout the past 90 days in the City of Hazelwood and nearby in Florissant, Maryland Heights and Creve Coeur. 7-Eleven Address: 6085 N. Lindbergh Blvd., Hazelwood Date of Inspection: Jan. 28 Type of Inspection: Opening Risk Factor: 1 Grade: 92-A Comments: No food safety certification available for inspector; inspector explained to employees the hand washing procedures before handling food; proof of Hepatitis A records need to…
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Here's a roundup of new business openings and store closures in the City of Hazelwood.
Have you noticed the empty space where Mama G's used to be on Howdershell? What about imagining what was moving into Aviator Business Park while sitting at the red light on North Lindbergh. Well wonder no more! Sprouts & Shutters is here to let you know what’s moving into your neighborhood; be it a shopping center, a new hotel or a new restaurant. Here's a roundup of some businesses that are either opening or closing in the City of Hazelwood. Mungenast Hyundai: Although the dealership isn't new to the area, it does have a new address. After months of construction the new Mungenast Hyundai dealership has opened next to some new neighbors in Bommarito Ford, Bommarito Nissan and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, giving the area some new competition. …
John Dough
7:07 am on Friday, May 10, 2013
Perhaps politicians should be forced to wear signs..McKaskill .could wear one that said I LOST THE TAX PAYERS BILLIONS OF DOLLARS BY NOT READIN THE BILL I VOTED FOR.. more ›