Isn’t it about time we started worrying about what certain people might think? My Block Warden is always watching me.
it’s sad when these men are so fragile that they need all these safe spaces from politically incorrect feminists speaking their mind ;’-)
I’m guessing some might disagree with me here but, if you’re posting negative online reviews that say a certain group shouldn’t come to the place you work and vocally talk politics as your serve the customers, it shouldn’t come as any great surprise when you’re fired. It’s irreverent what the employees views are in this instance–even if there is a good chance I’d agree with her. As an example, I wouldn’t want someone preached about religion to me as I ordered a steak.
You’re misrepresenting the story. Re-read and edit.
Not certain what your complaint is. I did edit it for increased clarity though.
I hope the diner goes belly up and the owner loses his house to Goldman Sachs!
I have two things that come to mind on this one.
One is that this is why it is so difficult to have a true legislature of the people. Folks with regular jobs who have to report to a boss and often face the public can’t afford to be outspoken and take important stands on modern issues. They also can’t usually take the time off necessary to serve in a legislature, so that and your boss not liking your controversial rules mean your livelihood is threatened by being a legislator. Hell, I had issues being a local Councilman when working for a multinational company, and had no day meetings or major issues. They just didn’t like me being in the paper.
The second is that if she is discussing politics while serving food, that’s an issue. It’s not clear that she was, or that things she said while not at work were at issue. Both are suggested in the article. However, when at work the legislator and activist hats should be put away. Not saying she didn’t, just saying if she did that would be cause for a conversation with the boss. It wouldn’t be fire-able unless it was repeated, but should be addressed.
Maybe the confusion is this:
if you’re posting negative online reviews that say a certain group shouldn’t come to the place you work
The article doesn’t seem to say that’s what Walsh did. Here’s how I understand it:
- Waitress with strong views gets elected
- Waitress talks about said views with customers during her shift
- Customer (not the Waitress) posts negative review saying men should not go to that cafe because of “anti-male” views of waitress
- Waitress gets fired
I think #2 is a reasonable cause for firing. As you said, people are there to eat the meatloaf, not to discuss politics. I have no doubt I’d agree with much of what Walsh says, but if I didn’t, it would really be annoying to have to listen to it when I just want to eat a meal.
If the restaurant didn’t want an elected political official working there because their views or actions might reflect on the business, wouldn’t the right time to do something about it have been when she won the election?
The second is that if she is discussing politics while serving food, that’s an issue. It’s not clear that she was
Well, if she wasn’t, then the owner is lying (possible, sure) and Walsh didn’t care to correct him. She only denied having received a warning about it:
Classic Cafe owner Raymond Burns said Thursday he warned Providence Democratic Rep. Moira Walsh that her “vocal political discussions” during her shift were interfering with her work. He said a scathing online review was the final straw.
Walsh denied that she had been warned against talking politics with customers
Had she said, “I never discussed politics at work.” then I’d be more skeptical of the owner’s side of the story. And hey, I support her taking a stand on things she considers important. But if you do that while you’re on the clock, in front of customers, then ya takes your chances with the boss.
Damn, I read it three times, and my brain translated it into something else. Not the first time that’s happened, and I can’t blame in on TPM this time. Now edited.
I checked Classic Cafe’s menu. They don’t serve meatloaf. In my book that’s a strike against them. You can’t call yourself a classic cafe without meatloaf. LOL