Discover the untold stories of service workers fighting for better conditions as we sit down with Jen Hampton from Asheville Food and Beverage United. This episode peels back the layers of the food and beverage industry to reveal the strength found in unity and the importance of investing in people for sustainable change. Jen's insights offer an eye-opening perspective on the transformative power of collective campaigns aimed at securing living wages, fair scheduling, and paid time off for service workers. We embark on a journey through the organization's mission to not only uplift service industry professionals but also to bridge the gap across various labor sectors, fostering a more equitable workforce.

As we unpack the effects of the pandemic on the service industry, it's clear that adversity has bred empowerment and solidarity. Hear about the organic emergence of a private Facebook group that transformed into a rallying point for workers and the resulting camaraderie that's driving a revolution in workplace dynamics. We weigh in on the pivotal moments that are reshaping the power balance between employees and employers, and how a small-town upbringing informed our approach to nurturing community within the labor force. Find out how you can be part of the movement and contribute to the cause, taking away not just an understanding of the issues at hand but also the knowledge of how collective action can create a tide of positive change.

https://sites.google.com/view/avlfbu/home
https://www.citizen-times.com/story/news/local/2023/11/15/asheville-food-beverage-united-becomes-labor-union-seeks-members/71583224007/

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