Chipotle Staff Quits Because They Have to Work in ‘Sweatshop Conditions’

Some Chipotle employees quit and walked out of a Penn State University store, claiming “borderline sweatshop conditions” as the reason.

Onward State reported four managers in the university restaurant quit within a two-day span, with additional crew following. The workers left a nifty note on the door that looked a lot like a Facebook post, but the message was “Ask our corporate offices why their employees are forced to work in borderline sweatshop conditions. Almost the entire management and crew have resigned. People > Profit.” And they even dropped a #ChipotleSwag hashtag.

A former manager told Onward State they were severely understaffed, needing 13 to 15 workers on busy days, but only scheduling six to eight. That caused the workers to work 10 to 12 hour shifts, often without receiving breaks.

Of course, the letter was taken down soon after, and the Chipotle had to close temporarily, but ownership said they plan on reopening as soon as possible.

The burrito wrapping struggle is real.