Union Square Hospitality Group Drops Wild Edibles

The Union Square Hospitality Group (USHG) recently confirmed that it has ceased buying seafood from Wild Edibles, a seafood company that has been accused of violating several labor laws. The announcement comes just a week after La Goulue decided to drop Wild Edibles, making the USHG the third restaurant group to drop the company. Pastis and its associated restaurants were the first group to do so, back in September.

Since August 2007, employees from Wild Edibles have been fighting for their right to be paid overtime, to form a labor union, and to be treated with respect on the job. Thus far, 10 workers have been terminated in retaliation for union activity. Brandworkers has been working in solidarity with them as they continue to wage their struggle for basic labor rights.

The USHG will refrain buying products from Wild Edibles until the labor dispute is resolved. The group includes Union Square Cafe, Gramercy Tavern, Eleven Madison Park, Tabla, Blue Smoke and Jazz Standard, Shake Shack, The Modern, Cafe 2, Terrace 5, and Hudson Yards Catering.

Brandworkers International empowers retail and food employees with legal, advocacy, and organizing tools. We strive to increase employer compliance with the law and improve working conditions throughout the supply chain.

 

The union mentioned in this article is the IWW.