TEAISM is the Winner of DC’s First CARROTMOB!
On Saturday, November 13th, join hundreds of people as we “mob” Teaism for supporting the idea of extending paid sick days to all restaurant employees! Teaism currently provides 5-7 sick days to ALL of their workers!
Almost two years ago, the District passed the Accrued Sick and Safe Leave Act, which provides between 3-7 days of paid sick/safe leave. However, the law left out many workers, including tipped restaurant workers.
This means that your server, waitress, waiter, and bartender are working and serving you while they’re sick because they can’t afford to take a day off! The DC Employment Justice Center andRestaurant Opportunities Center DC have partnered to put on this Carrotmob to educate workers about the law and highlight those workers who are excluded.
Carrotmob comes from the phrase ”use the carrot, not the stick.”Carrotmob is a method of activism that enables consumers to use their buying power to reward businesses that will take socially responsible actions. Carrotmob channels customers to companies with good business practices.
We think paid sick days are important for all employees and Teaism agrees with us! So come out and support their great business practices on November 13 at 10am at the Penn Quarter location, 400 8th Street, NW.
RSVP here: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=123527237704110&num_event_invites=0
If you want to get involved in the Carrotmob beyond just showing up and eating some great food, contact David Loda atdloda@dcejc.org! More information about the Carrotmob and Teaism can be found at our blog, dc.carrotmob.org .
Carrotmob Winner Announcement – Teaism
