Mercy Me

A South American restaurant known for its seasonal transformation and unique cocktail offerings.

CCI Score

-25.72

0.02% April 18

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Industry Political Contributions and Lobbying Influence

The Food & Beverage sector, which includes establishments like Mercy Me, is noted for spending significant sums on direct political contributions and lobbying efforts. This behavior, as highlighted by OpenSecrets, reinforces corporate influence on local, state, and federal political processes, potentially supporting policies that favor authoritarian or undemocratic practices. While the contributions are aimed at issues like lowering small business taxes and affecting regulatory measures, they also raise concerns about corporate complicity in undermining democratic accountability.

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Mercy Me is currently rated as an Accomplice.

-20 to -29 CCI Score

These companies profit from authoritarian practices through their business dealings. Although they may not be directly enforcing oppressive policies, their actions contribute to the economic and operational sustenance of authoritarian regimes.

Latest Events

FEB

06

2025

Industry Political Contributions and Lobbying Influence
-19.61

The Food & Beverage sector, which includes establishments like Mercy Me, is noted for spending significant sums on direct political contributions and lobbying efforts. This behavior, as highlighted by OpenSecrets, reinforces corporate influence on local, state, and federal political processes, potentially supporting policies that favor authoritarian or undemocratic practices. While the contributions are aimed at issues like lowering small business taxes and affecting regulatory measures, they also raise concerns about corporate complicity in undermining democratic accountability.
-20

Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

March 26

The data from OpenSecrets indicates that the Food & Beverage sector engages in substantial political contributions and lobbying efforts. Such activities can contribute to the persistence of policies that favor corporate interests over public welfare, thereby potentially supporting authoritarian tendencies. As Mercy Me is part of this sector, its association with these practices raises concerns from an anti-fascist perspective.

Food & Beverage Summary • OpenSecrets
SEP

23

2024

Restaurant Workers' Rights and Labor Concerns Highlighted
-28.35

An article exposing widespread issues in restaurant labor practices, including unpaid overtime, insufficient breaks, and unsafe conditions, raises concerns about whether Mercy Me, as a restaurant, is upholding its workers' rights.
-30

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 26

The article details critical labor issues such as unpaid overtime, lack of mandated breaks, and unsafe working conditions prevalent in the restaurant industry. Given Mercy Me's place within this sector, these conditions raise concerns about potential non-compliance with labor rights standards. Although the piece is generic, it serves as a warning for employees and highlights systemic issues that could implicate Mercy Me in labor practices that undermine worker rights.

Restaurant Workers' Rights: What Every Employee Should Know but Isn't Told
MAY

01

2023

Restaurant Industry Political Contributions and Lobbying Activity
-16.43

Data from OpenSecrets indicates that the food and beverage sector—including restaurants like Mercy Me—has been actively involved in political contributions and lobbying. These practices include direct contributions to political candidates and lobbying efforts that influence bills affecting food safety, labor conditions, and regulatory frameworks. Such activities may serve corporate interests over public welfare and can be seen as aligning with trends that undermine fair labor practices and accountability in governance.
-20

Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

March 26

The OpenSecrets profile illustrates that the food and beverage industry, which includes Mercy Me, engages in significant political contributions and lobbying. While such lobbying can be a standard industry practice, from an anti-fascist perspective these actions potentially bolster authoritarian policies by influencing political candidates and regulatory laws favoring corporate interests. This weakens accountability and undermines labor rights, warranting a negative score.

Food & Beverage Lobbying Profile • OpenSecrets
SEP

05

2022

Call for Restaurant Workers Bill of Rights Highlights Labor Exploitation in the Industry
-38.47

An article by Inequality.org outlines severe labor issues in the restaurant industry including wage theft, unpredictable scheduling, lack of benefits, and discrimination. These systemic challenges, which have been exacerbated by the pandemic, underscore the need for a comprehensive Restaurant Workers Bill of Rights. As Mercy Me operates within this industry, its labor practices are implicitly scrutinized, highlighting potential shortcomings in protecting workers' rights.
-50

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 26

The article draws attention to the systemic exploitation of restaurant workers including inadequate wages, lack of benefits, unsafe working conditions, and discrimination. Mercy Me, as part of the restaurant sector, is implicated despite no direct evidence of reform. This negative rating reflects the broader industry failure to uphold labor rights and ethical responsibility, thereby indirectly supporting structures that fuel authoritarian practices by disenfranchising workers.

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