Divers, jugglers and gorilla impersonators at the metro’s most famous restaurant are going back to work.
Casa Bonita’s performers, who are unionized under the Actors’ Equity Association, went on strike Thursday, demanding better pay and safety measures as they deliver the Lakewood institution’s signature experience.
Workers said they’ve dealt with sexual harassment from customers on the job, and that the clientele has gotten ruder and bolder since “South Park” creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone bought the place in 2021. They also said performers make less than employees on the service side.
On Saturday, the union announced the performers would end the strike.
“We have an official agreement to engage in mediation, which presents a real opportunity for productive movement toward a contr

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