JobSaveLives – Restaurants take a stand, nationwide protest planned
The restaurant industry has decided to highlight its losses by creating a social media movement using the hashtag #JobSaveLives, detailing how the Covid-19 lockdown has been detrimental to them.
Restaurants have finally been able to open their doors for sit-downs after months of closure, this hasn’t, unfortunately, brought the much-needed relief they hope for and theChef to the stars Peter Goffe-Wood has taken a stand. He said his restaurant“People from inside and out of the industry have suggested all manner of protest, but nothing we could do would hold the government to ransom like the taxi industry,” he said.
“This affects everybody, whatever skin colour, we contribute to tax, employment, GDP, we want the government to hear our call. This is not a movement or a march, it is a protest and this industry and the possibly job losses affects the whole of the country.” She said restaurants across the country will be blocking off roads with chairs. Protests will be limited to 50 people and protesters will follow the necessary measures such as social distancing and wearing masks.
“What we want from government is several things, we want to get back to work, compensation, liquor license compensation, formalising of the industry, UIF issued promptly, and clear engagement. We want to sit at the table and be heard.”The Great White House – Gansbaai could lose 21 Jobs . Photo: Facebook
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