Chicago Restaurant Workers Push For More Protections As Businesses Reopen
As restaurants and bars ease into Phase 4 of Chicago and Illinois’ reopening plan, some workers don’t feel safe returning to work.
By Stephanie KimChicago Restaurant Workers Push For More Protections As Businesses Reopen
As restaurants and bars ease into Phase 4 of Chicago and Illinois’ reopening plan, some workers don’t feel safe returning to work.
By Stephanie KimAmid recent spikes in COVID-19, some states that reopened bars and restaurants are reversing course. Here in Illinois, local businesses are allowed to offer indoor dining — but only at 25% capacity so tables can be distanced six feet apart.
Reset checks in with restaurant workers who don’t feel safe returning to work and who are pushing for more protections from the city and state during the pandemic.
GUESTS: Don Woolf, Chicago restaurant worker
Chris King, member of Chicago Restaurant Workers
Raeghn Draper, member of Chicago Restaurant Workers