Trey Parker and Matt Stone’s Casa Bonita Sued for Unfair Labor Practices, Trial Set for December
The restaurant, made famous by "South Park," has been accused of cutting hours for performers during labor contract talks The post Trey Parker and Matt Stone’s Casa Bonita Sued for Unfair Labor Practices, Trial Set for December appeared first on TheWrap .
The National Labor Relations Board has filed a complaint against Casa Bonita, alleging the restaurant engaged in unfair labor practices. A trial is scheduled for December 7 in Denver. The charge stems from a vote by performers at the restaurant, who include magicians and cliff divers, to join the Actors Equity union. The NLRB claims Casa Bonita refused to negotiate honestly with the union and also cut more than 1,000 hours from performers' contracts while talks were still going on.
Andrea Hoeschen, the general counsel for Actors' Equity Association, said the complaint confirms what the workers have been saying during the 18 months of negotiations. She added that the NLRB's complaint is meant to be a wake-up call for the employer, and they are prepared to return to the bargaining table and potentially go to court.
Casa Bonita, known for its Mexican-themed interiors and live shows, first opened in 1974 and gained popularity after being featured in the "South Park" episode in 2003. After the COVID pandemic caused business challenges, the restaurant closed in 2021 and was subsequently reopened at a cost of over $40 million, a project detailed in the MTV documentary "¡Casa Bonita Mi Amor!"
The performers and staff have raised concerns about pay, work conditions, and contract offers, leading to unionization efforts with Actors Equity and IATSE.
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