Post by Logan on Feb 5, 2016 20:00:20 GMT -6
Seattle council may tackle ‘livable’ schedules for area workers
Having recently passed paid sick-time standards and a higher minimum wage for workers, the Seattle City Council might next consider legislation requiring more consistent and livable schedules for employees of companies like Starbucks.
Two council members took part Thursday in a “Secure Scheduling Online Town Hall” held by Working Washington, a union-supported worker-advocacy organization.
Councilmembers Lisa Herbold (District 1) and Lorena González (Position 9) heard workers speak about scheduling problems, then said they would pursue legislation.
“This is about giving workers predictability,” said González, mentioning she once worked in a fast-food restaurant. “I worked three jobs to pay for college … I grew up as a migrant farmworker. I understand what it means to have a lack of predictability.”
Read more: www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/panel-discussion-calls-for-consistent-service-industry-job-scheduling/
Having recently passed paid sick-time standards and a higher minimum wage for workers, the Seattle City Council might next consider legislation requiring more consistent and livable schedules for employees of companies like Starbucks.
Two council members took part Thursday in a “Secure Scheduling Online Town Hall” held by Working Washington, a union-supported worker-advocacy organization.
Councilmembers Lisa Herbold (District 1) and Lorena González (Position 9) heard workers speak about scheduling problems, then said they would pursue legislation.
“This is about giving workers predictability,” said González, mentioning she once worked in a fast-food restaurant. “I worked three jobs to pay for college … I grew up as a migrant farmworker. I understand what it means to have a lack of predictability.”
Read more: www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/panel-discussion-calls-for-consistent-service-industry-job-scheduling/