Richtree bites: Report on Richtree Eaton Centre struggle

Richtree Market Restaurant closed its restaurant in the Eaton Centre and severed all of its unionized workers. Many had worked at Richtree for more than 20 years. Shortly after Richtree reopened a few feet away and hired all new workers, and a provocateur union breaking security firm out of the U.S. But when it comes to Richtree’s business, it ain’t cha-ching, it’s either the sounds of protest, or chirping crickets….

Humberto DaSilva

Humberto DaSilva

Humberto da Silva was born and lives in Toronto. An early desire to conquer the English language resulted in literary pretensions and numerous short story publications. The inclusion of “Compassion...