Red Burrito

Red Burrito is a fast food restaurant brand that specializes in Mexican-inspired dishes, offering a menu of burritos, tacos, and other related items in a quick-service format.

CCI Score

-30.33

0.02% April 18

Latest Event

Concerns over Labor Practices at Red Burrito Amid Fast Food Unionization Wave

The article highlights a nationwide wave of unionization among fast food workers and details how some major chains, such as Starbucks, are engaging in union-busting practices. Although Red Burrito is not explicitly mentioned, its position within the fast food industry raises concerns about potential labor rights violations and union suppression.

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Red Burrito is currently rated as a Toadie.

-30 to -44 CCI Score

Companies scoring in this range actively seek to please authoritarian regimes. They offer proactive support and assistance in exchange for preferential treatment, compromising ethical standards for business gains and political favor.

Latest Events

APR

01

2023

Concerns over Labor Practices at Red Burrito Amid Fast Food Unionization Wave
-40.73

The article highlights a nationwide wave of unionization among fast food workers and details how some major chains, such as Starbucks, are engaging in union-busting practices. Although Red Burrito is not explicitly mentioned, its position within the fast food industry raises concerns about potential labor rights violations and union suppression.
-50

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 19

The Business Insider article discusses a significant unionization movement among fast food workers and cites instances of union busting, particularly referencing Starbucks. Given the competitive pressures in the fast food industry, there is cause for concern that companies like Red Burrito may adopt similar practices that undermine labor rights and fair working conditions, reflecting a broader pattern of labor exploitation that aligns with authoritarian, anti-worker practices.

Fast food workers are unionizing, but some of the biggest chains in the country are fighting to stop them
FEB

08

2016

Restaurant Chain Political Contributions Raise Concerns
-19.93

An analysis based on a 2016 Eater article reveals that major restaurant chains, potentially including Red Burrito, have made significant political contributions to Republican groups. Such donations are seen as supporting far‐right agendas and authoritarian tendencies, raising concerns about the company’s role in undermining democratic processes.
-50

Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

March 19

The Eater article highlights how several leading restaurant chains directed political contributions predominantly to Republican candidates and organizations, a trend that may signal complicity in supporting authoritarian and far‑right policies. Given the anti‑fascist perspective that sees such financial support as enabling the rise of authoritarianism, Red Burrito’s inclusion in this pattern raises serious concerns about its political influence.

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