City Workers Walk Off the Job over “Mandatory Barbecue” – The Rover

City workers walked off the job in protest of a planned mandatory barbecue event, arguing it was unfairly imposed by management. The event, intended to foster team building, faced criticism for being scheduled during work hours, leading to discomfort among employees who were not consulted. The workers' union is seeking dialogue with management to address employees' grievances and work conditions. There is widespread support for the workers' decision, highlighting tensions between employee autonomy and corporate team-building efforts.