Feb 22, 2017 | Press Clips
That’s the argument put forth by the Sanctuary Restaurants movement, an initiative that advocates for discrimination-free work environments. Launched by Restaurant Opportunities Centers United (ROC-United) and Presente.org, the movement is a coalition of workers,...
Feb 21, 2017 | Press Clips
Sanctuary Restaurants’ motto—a place at the table for everyone—is the promise employers, workers, and consumers make when they sign up to participate in the movement. Employers make a public declaration—with a sign in their establishment’s window—that they...
Feb 17, 2017 | Press Clips
So far, 285 restaurants across the U.S. have signed on, pledging to create safe and equitable work environments, where no one is discriminated against and everyone is paid a fair wage, offered benefits and given opportunities for professional growth. ROC United has...
Feb 17, 2017 | Press Clips
While everyone is arguing about the legality and ethics of Sanctuary Cities, local social enterprise Double Comfort has wasted no time bringing the concept of Sanctuary Restaurants to Ohio. A step up from its sister term, a Sanctuary Restaurant is a business providing...
Feb 15, 2017 | Press Clips
The group teamed up with Latino rights group Presente to launch Sanctuary Restaurants. Establishments that designate themselves as Sanctuary Restaurants put up signs that declare their dedication to being anti-discriminatory. They also openly support workers and offer...
