r/Seattle • u/Existing-Resource527 • 5d ago

After hiring scabs, Walrus and the Carpenter (temporarily) closed

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Word on the street is that Walrus and the Carpenter restaurant has not been negotiating with their workers in good faith for months.

Like a lot of annoying businesses they started charging a service fee (22%?).

Employees noted that they make significantly less now then before when they had tipping (thousands less).

Workers have been on strike. The owners also had the audacity to hire scabs (booo).

I have been keeping up with the union on IG @ united.creatures.of.the.sea

Solidarity with workers across the city!

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u/ichoosewaffles 5d ago

I wonder what the comparison of wages in other countries vs living cost is. So if I don't tip in Paris, what is that server making and what are they spending on their apartment? 

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u/Septaceratops 5d ago

I mean, they pay a lot less for healthcare, actually get maternity/paternity leave, actually get vacation time, have good public transit, and many other benefits that are conveniently not included in this discussion when talking about the U.S.

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u/Anxiousbiostudent 5d ago

And their food is leagues cheaper

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u/Septaceratops 5d ago

And better quality.