9to5 News

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As winter festivities continue across the country for many, there are others who are sitting at home right now, waiting to hear if they will have basic needs such as food and shelter next month.

We all enjoy eating out.

Unfortunately, the workers who cook, prepare, and serve our food suffer from poverty wages, no benefits like paid sick days, and little or no chance to move up to better positions. When the people who serve us food can’t afford to pay the rent or take a day off when they’re sick, our dining experience suffers.

Reporters, pundits and even voters are talking about reports that Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain allegedly sexually harassed at least four women during his tenure as CEO of the National Restaurant Association (NRA). Two received settlements from the NRA equal to their entire year's salary in return for signing a nondisclosure statement to ensure the matter wouldn't be subject to public scrutiny.