"Ghirardelli workers took part in a one-day strike at its flagship location at San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf Saturday demanding a new contract that includes wage increases and preserving their union-run health plan, for which they've been bargaining for months. As KGO reports, Ghirardelli workers from San Francisco's Unite Here Local 2, including dishwashers, cashiers and candymakers, held a strategic one-day strike in Fisherman's Wharf on Valentine's Day one of the store's busiest days of the year."
"Per Gazetteer, this would likely mean a cut in benefits and less input from workers regarding their coverage and benefits, according to Sonya Karabel, a researcher and spokesperson for Local 2. For example, during the pandemic shutdown, the union was able to make the decision to spend funds and extend health insurance for workers, Karabel told Gazetteer. If a company like Ghirardelli had controlled health insurance, that would not have been an option."
"Gazetteer spoke to Diego Huerta, a 23-year-old cashier with chronic illness, who's worried about losing his union-managed insurance benefits. It's not just about me and my condition. I've noticed people in my workplace who have multiple health concerns. They're elderly. Some people are going t"
Ghirardelli workers at the flagship Fisherman's Wharf location held a one-day strike on Valentine's Day to press for a new contract with wage increases and preservation of their union-run health plan. Participants included dishwashers, cashiers and candymakers represented by Unite Here Local 2. The core dispute centers on a company proposal to shift employees from a union-run health plan to an employer-run plan, which workers say would likely cut benefits and reduce worker input. Union-managed funds allowed the union to extend coverage during the pandemic, a flexibility workers fear would disappear under employer control. A young cashier with chronic illness expressed concern about losing coverage.
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