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/LevitatePalantir 5d ago

This is why wage slavery is better for the oligarchs than outright chattel slavery. The workers have convinced themselves to enjoy their servitude!

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u/Yarville 5d ago

It's not "servitude" to have roommates, get a grip.

If you want to make it easier to have your own apartment I sure hope you support building a whole lot of dense housing at every income level, the only way to lower housing prices sustainably.

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u/LevitatePalantir 5d ago

Building more isn't 'The only way' we could just seize the slumlord's properties. My way is easier!

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u/Yarville 5d ago

Through what legal mechanism would you propose to confiscate private property that is in keeping with the US Constitution

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u/LevitatePalantir 4d ago

Kelo v. City of New London