Nearly 80% of World Cafe Live Workers in Philadelphia have signed a petition to Unionize following a tumultuous month for Workers who’ve accused management of Unfair Labor Practices. The announcement came just over a week after the venue's Production Department joined International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees Local 8, which was voluntarily recognized by World Cafe Live management. UNITE HERE Local 274 has also asked management to voluntarily recognize its Union. On June 11th, World Cafe Live Servers, Bartenders, Box Office Employees and Production Workers walked off the job, citing an “unacceptable level of hostility and mismanagement.” A letter was sent to World Café Live’s CEO and senior executives requesting full transparency, accurate and timely pay, job security and a deeper commitment to the community. In response to the protests, at least 10 Employees were fired. Multiple Workers have recently resigned, citing a hostile work environment. 

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