Fast Food Workers Score Union Deal in CT

0:00It's March 27th. This is Hartford News Today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the Story. Hundreds of fast food workers at 23 Connecticut Highway Service Plasas have landed a groundbreaking union contract, the first of its kind in. The industry. This deal covers spots along Interstate 95, the mayor of Parkway and other major routes, marking a big win for labor after years of effort. Governor Ned Lamont held broker the agreement, stressing that these workers deserve solid pay and benefits for keeping travelers fed on the go. The push started back in 2019 and wrapped up with a union vote late last year. For the workers, the biggest perks are steadier schedules they can count on ahead of time, helping with childcare, school, and everyday planning. Union leaders say this tackles a top gripe in fast food, where hours often flip without warning. The contract also sets up clear ways to handle workplace issues, from grievances to arbitration, and less backing from 6,000 union members in the state.

1:01Immigrant workers drove much of the organizing, showing their key role in these jobs. This foothold could spark similar deals nationwide, pushing back against tough employer resistance in giving fast food crews real leverage on the fee, job.