READOUT: Acting Secretary Su holds worker roundtable with Restaurant Opportunities Centers United in New York City

Summary:

On October 11, 2023, Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su joined the Restaurant Opportunities Centers United (ROC) in New York City for a roundtable discussion on issues faced by restaurant workers. The event highlighted the organization's use of grants from the Department of Labor to support workers, including the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's Susan Harwood Training Grant and the Women's Bureau's Fostering Access, Rights and Equity Grant. The discussion centered on issues such as heat exposure, affordable childcare, workforce training, and ensuring discrimination- and harassment-free workplaces. The event also featured stories from restaurant workers who have benefited from ROC's training programs, including increased hourly wages and improved job prospects.