1 day ago Chartwells workers to vote on unionization
After a months-long organizing effort, some Chartwells workers will be able to participate in a May 2 election to determine whether they want to be represented in collective bargaining by …
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Letter to the Editor: Dining Services values community voices
A series of articles has been published by The Mercury this year about the university’s food service contractor, Chartwells. We value this input, and we have consistently encouraged dialogue with …
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2 months ago Chartwells workers allege lack of food safety training
Following student concerns about food safety, The Mercury obtained evidence that suggests many Chartwells workers did not receive state-mandated food safety training until earlier this month.
In Texas, the …
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3 months ago Chartwells launches feedback platform
In response to a rising number of student suggestions and complaints regarding dining on campus, UTD Dining Services created a messaging portal to allow students to anonymously provide feedback on …
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3 months ago Pub to feature gaming lounge
Citing a surge of interest in esports along with the creation of a dedicated esports team earlier last year, the Student Union and UTD Dining Services teamed up to create …
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3 months ago Students report raw, moldy food at on-campus eateries
A series of posts on UTD’s subreddit featured pictures of moldy food and raw chicken allegedly found at various UTD dining establishments, beginning at the end of November.
Jamie Lee …
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3 months ago Food service workers accuse Chartwells management of misconduct
Editor’s Note: The Mercury’s publication of a Dec. 3 report, in which former and current Chartwells workers alleged verbal abuse, unfair labor practices and sexual harassment, came amid efforts by …
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5 months ago Dining Services offers interactive cooking lessons
Every month, Dining Hall West hosts the Teaching Kitchen, an event where DHW chefs show students how to prepare a meal. This meal is dependent on the super food of …
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5 months ago Unused meal exchanges find new purpose
Student Government and Dining Services teamed up to create a meal swipe donation program to help combat food insecurity on campus.
With close to 22 percent of college students …
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5 months ago Chartwells workers move to unionize
Food service workers across campus are seeking to unionize amid allegations of wage withholding, harassment and other unfair labor practices against Chartwells, the primary food service provider at UTD.
In …
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