ROC the Bay: Restaurant Opportunities Center Bay Area

11/28/2024

here's a tip....end sexual harassment in the restaurant industry!

11/20/2024

Fed up? Speak up!

11/15/2024

11/11/2024

Want to be a part of history? Go to bit.ly/HOTROCsurvey and help us get protections from extreme heat for all workers!

11/06/2024

Check out our work in Eater and take our survey about extreme heat in the workplace at bit.ly/HOTROCsurvey

10/28/2024

Knowing what to report to a 9-1-1 dispatcher can save valuable minutes in a heat-related emergency.

10/25/2024

The Equal Opportunity Employment Commission protects workers from discrimination.

By building solidarity with your coworkers, we can support and protect each other and fight back against discrimination in the restaurant industry.

If you've been discriminated against at your restaurant job, you may be able to file an inquiry with the EEOC.

Questions? DM to talk to an organizer.

10/21/2024

Available to all workers, in any language, regardless of status.

OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) creates and enacts safety standards to protect workers from jobsite hazards.

If something's not safe at work, call 1-800-321-6742. You can also file via email, fax or go in-person to your local OSHA office. You can do this anonymously if you want.

If you file a report with OSHA, you are protected from retaliation. Be sure to document as much as possible, and file a whistleblower complaint if needed.

All workers deserve safety and dignity. If the workplace if unsafe, workers can make it safer by getting together, talking about the issues and deciding to take collective action to address it.

DM us with any questions or email [email protected]

10/18/2024

Survey says...

Fill out our extreme heat survey so we can use the results to win!

Check out these recent examples of expanded worker protections we've helped win using data, info, and stories from workers like you.

And help us prep for any upcoming challenges to the proposed heat rule:

bit.ly/HOTROCsurvey

10/15/2024

How can we combat sexual harassment in the restaurant industry?

*Spoiler alert* by organizing!

And by equipping managers with the tools to advocate for workers; including by having them create, implement, and follow a zero-tolerance policy towards customers who harass their staff; working towards phasing out the sub-minimum wage; and in general by being the change you want to see in the industry.

Ready to change the restaurant industry? DM to get involved!

10/10/2024

What do you DO when you're being harassed at work and there's no HR? Or when the person harassing you is in management? Or when it just doesn't feel safe to report the harasser to management?

It's a tough spot to be in, and this advice does not apply to every situation, but in general...

1. DOCUMENT everything, or as much as possible. Who, what, where and when; write down all the pertinent details and keep reliable, organized notes. A journal is a great place to keep all this information. Also, screenshot any DMs or messages the harasser is sending you.
2. Talk about it! It's hard, it might feel embarrassing, but speaking truth to power can be empowering in and of itself. Talk to management (if possible), confide in trusted coworkers, lean on your support system, learn about workplace organizing and know you can do hard things. Plus, our DMs are always open

10/08/2024

Here's how to prevent heat illness at your restaurant job:

1. Hydrate
2. Take regular breaks
3. Learn the signs of heat illness
4. Learn how to treat heat illness
5. Talk to your coworkers and organize!



DM us with any questions or email [email protected]