“Parc Hong Kong” Immigrant Restaurant Workers Protest Wage Theft

11/14/07

Over 40 Chinese immigrant workers are owed up to 3 months of wages estimated to total over $100,00 from the Parc Hong Kong restaurant, a dim sum and seafood restaurant in the Richmond district. Many are new immigrants who did not get a penny for their work.

Time and time again, the employer has offered workers bounced checks instead of paying their wages. In August they shut their doors and have resisted efforts by federal, state and city labor departments to reclaim workers wages.

Workers, supported by Chinese Progressive Association are planning to hold a press conference
and rally at City Hall on 11:00 am, Nov. 15th. Supporters and members of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors plan to join the rally. They will protest wage theft of up to 3 months backwages owed, demand that the employer pay all back wages and penalties, and call upon the city government to enforce labor laws in San Francisco.

for more information, contact shawsan@cpasf.org