After 47 long days on the picket line, Local 6 members at the Fairfield Inn and Four Points Times Square reached an agreement with immediate wage increases of between $10-15 per hour, free family health care, retirement benefits and more.
Orlando hospitality workers celebrated canvassing efforts as labor-endorsed candidates won their Primary election races, a huge victory for working people across Central Florida.
Local 23 airport workers and canvassers visited the North Carolina Governor’s mansion to thank Governor Stein for his veto of HB 958 which proposed major changes to the election process including restrictions to early voting.
On August 14, workers demonstrated outside of Disneyland and the #D23 Disney fan event carrying signs reading “There’s no magic in my paycheck” and “I can’t eat fairy dust.” Workers are calling on Disney to provide fair wages for the people who make the guest experience possible.
This month, hotel workers at three Midtown hotels – the Fairfield New York Manhattan Times Square, the Four Points Midtown Times Square, and the Jewel Hotel – voted to authorize strikes, picket lines, and boycotts.
In the days since, hundreds of union members have stepped up to become picket captains and sign up for picket shifts.
“Being in a union means you have someone protecting you and fighting for your rights” said Chris Lopez of the New York Hilton. “The workers at the Fairfield & Four Points Times Square, the Jewel – they are not alone. We’re all here to support them, together, until the end.”
Workers at the Hilton Riverside in New Orleans have ratified a new contract that delivers major gains, including $5.95 in raises over four years, a $17.05 minimum wage at ratification, and a pathway to a $20 minimum wage by 2029.
The agreement also includes a pension, a training fund, a Gold health care plan, and six additional paid holidays, marking a strong victory for hotel workers.
In June, Local 5 members at the DoubleTree Alana Hotel and Ilikai Hotel in Waikiki voted by an overwhelming majority to ratify their new contracts and secured “the Waikiki Standard” originally set by strikers at the Hilton Hawaiian Village in 2024. Both DoubleTree and Ilikai workers won their new contracts after months of petitions, delegations, and rallies to show management they were serious about fighting for a contract they deserve and can be proud of.
Since the 40-day strike at the Hilton Hawaiian Village, more than 20 other Hawaii hotels have been able to secure new contracts that reflect the settlement at the Village, including historic wage increases, improved severance and recall, major industry impact language, and more.
Now, almost two years later all Local 5 hotels in Waikiki have won new contracts because of workers sticking together and refusing to let any employer divide us or bring our standard down
Concessions workers employed by Delaware North at Target Field went on strike on June 22. Local 17 bartenders, dishwashers, waiters, and attendants are fighting for job protections, affordable health care, and wages that reflect the business they help bring in every game.
The union is calling on fans not to cross the picket line by purchasing food or drinks inside the stadium, and to bring their own food to support workers during the strike.
“We are frustrated. Instead of respecting the workers who make it possible for fans to have fun at Target Field, DNC has offered us pennies and left us no choice but to strike,” said Sheigh Freeberg, Secretary Treasurer, UNITE HERE Local 17. “With what DNC charges for food and beer, they can afford fair wages and healthcare for workers. Workers shouldn’t worry about losing their job to technology or volunteers.”
Culinary Union announced that it reached a tentative agreement on its first union contract with Sphere Las Vegas. The new contract will protect over 800 hospitality workers at Sphere Las Vegas.
On June 25, Local 23 members and stadium concessions workers spoke before the Harris County Commissioners Court, calling for support as they continue their fight for better jobs. Workers reminded county leaders that they are the backbone of every successful event, from World Cup matches to concerts, yet many are still struggling to make ends meet.
UNITE HERE represents workers throughout the United States and Canada.