In Hurricane Ruins, North Carolina Food Workers Organize and Fight | Labor Notes

Summary

The article discusses the impact of Hurricane Helene on Asheville, North Carolina, devastating the local hospitality and tourism sector. Miranda Escalante and Jen Hampton highlight organizing efforts by restaurant workers to address job losses, housing challenges, and unfair labor practices, emphasizing the union's role in climate disaster recovery. The community's resilience is underscored through mutual aid and advocacy for equitable rebuilding.