The NOLADrinks Show with Bryan Dias – Tales of the Cocktail Foundation Policy Initiative – 2024Ep07

Pictured above – (Lower left panel) Tammera Catchings, Government Affairs Manager for the Tales of the Cocktail Foundation. (Lower right panel) Last year’s Policy Committee in action.

On this episode of The NOLADrinks Show with Bryan Dias, we talk about the policy initiative being undertaken by the Tales of the Cocktail Foundation supporting bar professionals in the US. The effort is designed to bring about tangible policies and approaches for dealing with critical issues facing individuals in the industry. Our guest is the foundation’s Government Affairs Manager, Tammera Catchings.

We discuss this important program and its phased approach to achieving its goals. According to the Tales of the Cocktail Foundation it is “a multi-faceted effort designed to amplify and advocate for improved benefits and resources for hospitality professionals in the United States.”

The idea is to better communicate the needs and challenges facing a traditionally underserved industry – bar professionals and the broader hospitality industry. Much of the effort is to educate hospitality venue owners and managers as well as policymakers, who are often unaware of many of the issues industry members face in the workspace and in life.

Tammera lets us know about the initiative, their approach, and the steps they are taking to make it all an effective reality. We also discuss the Bar Professional Policy Network Hub. This is an online space for industry members and others connected to it to share information and connect. A big part of our conversation is discussing many of the issues in question – wage disparity, health and wellness, inclusivity, the need for improved labor standards, and much more.

Cheers and Be Well, You All!

~ Bryan