Portillo's workers stage walkout over hours and pay
Posted July 02, 2021 1:00 am
Some workers at the Chicago-based Portillo's chain restaurant have walked off the job this week over working conditions and wages.
After five days off the job, the employees on Friday held a news conference in front of the flagship Portillo's in River North.
"All we want is to be treated decently, treated fairly and paid fairly," 15-year employee Armando Huerta said. "Thanks to the company for the good years, but enough is enough."
For the full story, visit chicago.suntimes.com.
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