PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia city councilmembers introduced legislation to retain hospitality sector jobs for laid off workers as economy reopen The Right to Return legislation would ensure the industry is staffed by experienced personnel best able to protect the public health.Philly Councilwoman Helen Gym is lead sponsor on a package of council bills aiming to help hospitality and hotel workers.
One bill calls for them to return based on seniority.“As they get called back we are asking them to call back they are experienced workers based on seniority and that’s just time in,” Gym said.Another bill would protect hospitality jobs in the event of a company‘s sale, while another protects stadium workers if new contractors take over.