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March 20, 2023

Union Kitchen's Got Union Troubles

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Union Kitchen's Got Union Troubles

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Staffers at Union Kitchen, a food business accelerator, are suing their employee for wage theft. It’s the issue that initially sparked their interest in forming a union last year, and the lawsuit is now raising tensions with management. The DCist’s Amanda Gomez is following the case. 


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