Archive for category: WORKER RETENTION

Santa Monica City Council unanimously passed the Work Ordinance last night on second reading. This ordinance expands worker recall protections and helps keep families stable in our community. Thank you to Mayor Torosis, Councilmembers Hall and Raskin for leading the way . This is a huge win for workers with a balanced approach that supports workers, local business, and our community, bringing stability and fairness for hospitality workers in Santa Monica.

At the first reading a week before, workers from Rusty’s spoke about getting laid off when the restaurant closed last year and hoping that they will retain their jobs now that it is about to reopen as a new restaurant.