Last week, we were shocked to hear Mayor Ballard describe waitresses, cooks, bartenders and others in the service industry as “transient” workers. Many of us learned the values of hard work and commitment working in restaurants, hotels and bars and know exactly what it’s like to be on your feet all day, serve customers and depend on tips.
So, here’s a tip for Mayor Ballard: Don’t ever dismiss Indianapolis’ waiters, waitresses and service-industry workers as “transient employees” or anything else.
These men and women are vital to our economy and their hard work is something a Mayor should respect, not shrug off. Mayor Ballard owes them an apology.
Sign this petition to let Mayor Ballard know how we feel.
If you are a current or former service industry employee and would like to share your story in more detail, please do so in the comments section below.
Updates
March 25, 2011
The stories coming into the comments section prove that Mayor Ballard remains completely out of touch with the people who keep this city running. Post this link on your Facebook page right now so we can force the Mayor to acknowledge the value of our service workers. Email your city representative and demand they publicly call for an apology.
March 25, 2011
The momentum is building because you are refusing to let the Mayor treat our service industry workers like they do not matter. Post this link on your Facebook wall right now and tag the Mayor so he sees exactly how many people he offended.
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Total disrespect from someone who clearly has never worked a real shift in his life. These people keep the city running. Shame on you Mayor Ballard!!
My mom has been a waitress for 20 years. She is the hardest worker I know. Not transient at all.
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Last week, we were shocked to hear Mayor Ballard describe waitresses, cooks, bartenders and others in the service industry as “transient” workers. Many of us learned the values of hard work and commitment working in restaurants, hotels and bars and know exactly what it’s like to be on your feet all day, serve customers and depend on tips.
So, here’s a tip for Mayor Ballard: Don’t ever dismiss Indianapolis’ waiters, waitresses and service-industry workers as “transient employees” or anything else.
These men and women are vital to our economy and their hard work is something a Mayor should respect, not shrug off. Mayor Ballard owes them an apology.
Sign this petition to let Mayor Ballard know how we feel.
If you are a current or former service industry employee and would like to share your story in more detail, please do so in the comments section below.
Updates
March 25, 2011
The stories coming into the comments section prove that Mayor Ballard remains completely out of touch with the people who keep this city running. Post this link on your Facebook page right now so we can force the Mayor to acknowledge the value of our service workers. Email your city representative and demand they publicly call for an apology.
March 25, 2011
The momentum is building because you are refusing to let the Mayor treat our service industry workers like they do not matter. Post this link on your Facebook wall right now and tag the Mayor so he sees exactly how many people he offended.
3 Comments
Used to work doubles every weekend to pay for school. It is exhausting work and the last thing we needed was someone looking down on us. Apologize to the people who hold this city together.
Total disrespect from someone who clearly has never worked a real shift in his life. These people keep the city running. Shame on you Mayor Ballard!!
My mom has been a waitress for 20 years. She is the hardest worker I know. Not transient at all.
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Used to work doubles every weekend to pay for school. It is exhausting work and the last thing we needed was someone looking down on us. Apologize to the people who hold this city together.