Bar staff at Saint James Tavern in Brighton are demanding better pay and conditions, job security and respect at work.
The young team are on low-wage, irregular contracts; they are highly exposed to Covid-19 sickness but have no full pay sick pay to cover their absences.
The bar staff say they have been subjected to mistreatment for a long time, and some of them are suing their employer for alleged harassment and discrimination, including allegations of transphobia, sexism and anti-Semitism.
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THE WORKERS DEMAND
No zero-hours contracts
Pay increase to £11.50
Fixed pay date
Full pay sick pay scheme, for Covid-19 sickness absences
No cuts to staff hours
Security response team on site at all times
Voluntary recognition of UVW
Respect, tolerance and inclusion