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Judge lets FSDs get confidential help from anti-union pros

 By Peter Romeo on Jun. 28, 2016

Enforcement of a measure requiring employers to disclose conversations with labor consultants during unionization drives has been blocked temporarily until a pending lawsuit is decided.

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States could lose millions in federal reimbursements due to block grant

 By Alaina Lancaster on Jun. 15, 2016

Members of Congress and several advocacy groups gathered on Capitol Hill on Wednesday to highlight the potential loss of millions in state funding as a result of a Child Nutrition Reauthorization block grant introduced last month.

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New bill raises the bar for veterans’ foodservice

By Simedar Jackson on Jun. 14, 2016

The proposal mandates higher sanitation standards for all Veterans Affairs Medical Center dining services.

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Democrats stand up against the child nutrition block grant proposal

By Alaina Lancaster on Jun. 10, 2016

Yesterday, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi made a promise that the newest version of the House’s Child Nutrition Reauthorization bill “never sees the light of day on the House floor."

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Proponent of tighter school lunch access vows he won't back down

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 07, 2016

Rep. Todd Rokita said he has doubts about whether the federal government should subsidize school lunches at all.

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Rachael Ray fights for free lunch in NYC Public Schools

By Alaina Lancaster on Jun. 07, 2016

The celebrity chef is calling upon NYC’s mayor to provide free lunches for all public schools, so that children aren’t bullied for taking advantage of subsidized lunches.

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DC noncom FSDs face possible $15 wage

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 06, 2016

A vote could come as soon as today.

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FDA sets voluntary targets for reducing sodium

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 01, 2016

In two steps, the agency hopes to reduce the content in food sold to consumers by roughly a third.

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Minneapolis passes paid sick leave

By Peter Romeo on May 31, 2016

The legislation, hailed as a landmark by labor proponents, is already being copied by other municipalities.

Workforce

4 new labor worries threatening foodservice directors this week

May 26, 2016

Even more than usual, labor issues were top of mind for noncommercial foodservice directors and restaurateurs at this year’s NRA Show in Chicago. Here's why.

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