Cartoonist Mark Fiore skewers some of the myths the national Restaurant Association has manufactured over the years, especially that of well-paid, happy workers serving you each time you eat out.

Salon reporter Josh Eidelson previews Thursday's actions across the country and around the world.

Activist Saru Jayaraman — who is being honored at the White House today — recently talked to Bill about the fight for better wages and working conditions for America's 10 million restaurant workers.

Our latest roundup of key money and politics reporting. This week: the 'unlobbyist' lobbyists, how John McCain is exploiting campaign finance loopholes and more.

How the insidiously powerful restaurant lobby has fought mandatory sick leave policies and managed to keep the minimum wage for restaurant workers the same for over 20 years.