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Matthew Sedacca

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Reports
They Tried to Start a Union During a Pandemic, But They Were Fired. What’s Next?They Tried to Start a Union During a Pandemic, But They Were Fired. What’s Next?
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Some food industry workers say companies are using the pandemic as an excuse to halt efforts to unionize

By Matthew Sedacca
Reports
Laid-Off Restaurant Workers Look Outside the Industry to Stay EmployedLaid-Off Restaurant Workers Look Outside the Industry to Stay Employed
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Grocery, delivery, and other businesses in demand during the coronavirus pandemic are on hiring sprees, but for laid-off restaurant workers, making the switch isn’t so simple

By Matthew Sedacca
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Why Are Insurance Companies Denying Restaurant Claims in Wake of Pandemic?Why Are Insurance Companies Denying Restaurant Claims in Wake of Pandemic?
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As government mandates force restaurants to close their dining rooms, operators learn insurance won’t help

By Matthew Sedacca
Young Guns
How Much Do Cooks and Chefs Really Make These Days?How Much Do Cooks and Chefs Really Make These Days?
Young Guns

Wages are up — but not enough to comfortably live in America’s most expensive cities

By Matthew Sedacca
Young Guns
Why Baristas All Over the Country Are Telling Each Other Their SalariesWhy Baristas All Over the Country Are Telling Each Other Their Salaries
Young Guns

Even at coffee companies with a progressive sheen, baristas say they’re underpaid. A new worker-led movement is trying to change that.

By Matthew Sedacca
Eater Drinks
If You Liked White Claw, You’ll Love Hard Cold BrewIf You Liked White Claw, You’ll Love Hard Cold Brew
Eater Drinks

A caffeinated drink meets alcohol in one can: Haven’t we seen this before?

By Matthew Sedacca
Reports
For Some Food-Service Workers, Unions Are Finally Gaining SteamFor Some Food-Service Workers, Unions Are Finally Gaining Steam
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Unsustainable wages plague the food industry; some hope that collective bargaining will help change that

By Matthew Sedacca
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You Wear What You EatYou Wear What You Eat
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From White Castle hoodies to Momofuku sneakers, food lovers are repping their obsessions with chains and restaurants in a fashionable way

By Matthew Sedacca
Eater Explains
Why the Internet Rejoices When Truckloads of Food Spill on the HighwayWhy the Internet Rejoices When Truckloads of Food Spill on the Highway
Eater Explains

When vehicles carrying liquid chocolate, frozen pizza, and ramen noodles overturn, the puns come out in full force

By Matthew Sedacca
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Why Restaurants Ban Cell PhonesWhy Restaurants Ban Cell Phones
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Reminding diners that a shared meal is about communication, not the ‘gram

By Matthew Sedacca