Posts August 9, 2017
On July 31, our union sister TeeTee Dangerfield was senselessly murdered. TeeTee was a server at the Atlanta Airport, a very proud member of Local 23, and a trans woman. Her murder is being investigated as a potential hate crime.We are horrified and saddened by TeeTee’s unconscionable murder, a crime that took away a shining star […]
Press Releases September 13, 2022
Washington, D.C. — Sodexo workers rallied near the House of Representatives building today, educating the politicians they serve and the DC community about the financial struggles and unequal treatment they face as federal subcontracted food service workers. Workers at the nation’s largest federal food service contractor Sodexo report their wages aren’t matching the massive increase […]
Press Releases November 1, 2018
Washington, DC – The Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus and another prominent member of the Caucus this week sent a joint letter to the CEO of Marriott International following high profile allegations of exploitation and racial bias in the practices of the Marriott Credit Union, demanding accountability and a fix to the issues raised […]
Press Releases July 13, 2016
Striking casino workers joined by Hedge Clippers and Take on Wall Street protest Trump associate’s brand of profiteering NEW YORK – Today, Trump Taj Mahal casino workers who went on strike July 1 to save good middle-class jobs are taking their protests from the Atlantic City Boardwalk to the office doorstep of casino owner, corporate […]
Press Releases September 26, 2005
Historic judgment demands that Cintas pay more than $800,000 in backpay to hundreds of workers in California Oakland, CA-In a long awaited and historic ruling, Alameda County Superior Court Judge Steven Brick ruled on September 23rd in favor of Cintas workers and the City of Hayward who sued the company over violations of the City […]
Press Releases August 4, 2005
Workers in Canada’s garment and textile industry are turning to Prime Minister Paul Martin for help this week as Chinese clothing imports swamp Canadian markets at ever-increasing rates and job losses accelerate. New statistics demonstrate that 3,800 jobs were lost during the last month for which statistics are available and 25% of employment in the […]
Press Releases October 31, 2007
MOBILE, Ala.—The Cintas Corp. is facing $196,000 in penalties for exposing Mobile workers to illegal hazards “likely to cause death or serious physical harm,” according to a citation issued this week by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration. This week’s action by OSHA marks the fifth time that government safety inspectors have cited the […]
Press Releases December 3, 2012
CLAREMONT, CALIF — Cal/OSHA has cited Pomona College for various alleged violations of the state code intended to prevent worker injuries, including failure to maintain documentation showing it trained employees on how to properly use industrial vacuum cleaners, computers, and how to lift heavy objects. The citation, issued at the end of November, comes six […]
Press Releases June 8, 2010
(San Francisco) – Four hundred hotel workers at the Hyatt Regency in San Francisco walked off the job Tuesday morning to protest Hyatt’s moves to squeeze workers even harder despite significantly improving hospitality revenues and rising share values. The walkout comes as Hyatt [NYSE:H] prepares to hold its first shareholder meeting since becoming a publicly-traded […]
Press Releases February 8, 2005
(New York, NY) – Late last year, the bargaining team for UNITE HERE workers and Duane Reade agreed to a one year agreement providing improvements in wages and benefits. After a protracted negotiation, the contract will be retroactive to the April 1, 2004 date of the prior contract’s expiration. Workers will receive a wage increase […]