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Protecting Restaurant Workers' Rights: Fair Wages and Conditions

This resolution calls for the federal government to create a "Restaurant Workers' Bill of Rights" to ensure better working conditions, higher wages, and access to benefits for these employees. It aims to improve the lives of millions of workers who often face low pay, lack of health insurance, and discrimination.
Key points
Establishment of a federal minimum wage for all restaurant workers, regardless of tips, leading to higher earnings.
Guaranteeing paid sick, family, and vacation leave, along with consistent work schedules.
Strengthening protections against discrimination and harassment in the workplace, and improving health and safety standards.
Facilitating access to healthcare and reproductive rights for all workers.
Protecting workers' rights to organize unions and exercise their voting rights freely.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HRES_702
Sponsor: Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12]
Process start date: 2023-09-19