Our Members

 

ROC-Michigan unites restaurant workers across Southeast Michigan who belong to many different communities and yet face common challenges and injustices at work.

Our 750+ members come from a wide range of backgrounds, including from over 15 countries and from over 40 cities across Southeast Michigan.  Our members are predominantly African-Americans, Latinos and immigrants who live in and around the city of Detroit.

Restaurant workers become members of ROC-Michigan by attending an orientation at our Detroit office.  As members of ROC-Michigan, restaurant workers can sign up for professional skills training, job placement, and resume assistance, as well as career coaching services.

Restauarant workers can also participate in our member-led organizing committees, intensive Leadership Institute, and monthly membership meetings. In these spaces, our members come together to develop skils, strategies, and tactics to make effective change in their workplaces and in their communities.

Over the years, hundreds of restaurant workers have participated in ROC-Michigan’s organizing and leadership development programs, raising their voices in their workplaces, in their neighborhoods, and before city, state, and federal public officials.

 
My Story: TracySeptember 7, 2011Tracy shares her story on the need for improved access to health care and sick leave for restaurant workers, over 95% of whom do not have a single day of paid sick leave. Continue Reading... →
 
 
My Story: AlexisSeptember 5, 2011Alexis urges public officials and consumers to think about the workers who clean, cook, and serve you food the next time you eat our in a restuarant. Continue Reading... →
 
 
My Story: PankajSeptember 5, 2011Hi, my name is Pankaj, a 28yrs old Bangladeshi that moved to America with my family 15 years ago. For half my life (14 years) I’ve been working in the restaurant industry and I’ve held a variety of positions: food … Continue Reading... →