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Weekly Update: WRA members speak out for industry on minimum wage
A big thanks to three WRA members who testified this week during a House Labor Committee hearing on four minimum wage-related bills. These members clearly articulated how the state’s climbing minimum wage has impacted their businesses. We applaud Karissa Bresheare, owner of the Gourmet Latte coffee stands throughout Western Washington; Dan Sutton of Cottage Inn in Wenatchee; and Travis Rosenthal, owner of Tango in Seattle! Continue reading
WRA clarifies media report on minimum wage hearing
The Washington Restaurant Association would like to thank Rep. Mike Sells (D-38), chair of the House Labor Committee, for holding a public hearing Tuesday on a number of proposals to reform Washington’s minimum wage law. We are also grateful to Rep. Cary Condotta (R-12) for introducing these bills. During Tuesday’s hearing, WRA President and CEO, Anthony Anton, was joined by three member restaurateurs to testify to the hardships of operating a restaurant under the state’s current minimum wage structure. Continue reading
Hot Off the Grill: Minimum wage and tips as wages hearing next Tuesday
Rep. Cary Condotta (R-Wenatchee) has introduced a number of bills that would modify Washington’s minimum wage law, allow for some tips to be credited as wages, and provide for a training wage program. The WRA has been working closely with Rep. Condotta since last year to develop these ideas and set the stage for further discussion of these critical issues. Continue reading
Hill Climb 2012 a successful platform for restaurateurs
By the end of the day, dozens of Washington restaurant industry professionals had met with state legislators to discuss the issues and challenges the industry faces. Armed with their own unique stories, talking points and a special leave-behind publication of state restaurant facts, WRA members were able to articulate why policy decisions weigh so heavily on businesses. Continue reading
Cook-Chill or Sous Vide (2005 FDA language for suggested adoption)
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