Labor & Economic News Blog


Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Restaurant Staff Works 1 Day Without Pay

Restaurant Staff Works 1 Day Without Pay
NPR audio:
Like many restaurants, Mr. B's Pancake House in Muskegon, Mich., is struggling with fewer customers. Some of the workers suggested everyone work a day for free. So on Jan. 18, the day shift worked without pay. They saved the restaurant $700 in wages. The deed did not go unrewarded: Patrons found out what was going on and left $800 in tips.

 



<< Blog Home

 

This page is powered by Blogger. Isn't yours?