Posts October 28, 2026
The labor movement is stronger beyond measure because of Dolores Huerta. She was an organizing pioneer, especially in nonviolent direct action. She was a force of nature who masterminded boycotts, led strikes, and against what seemed like impossible odds, led the United Farm Workers to victory after victory. Many UNITE HERE leaders learned how to campaign and organize from Dolores directly. Throughout her life, Dolores was a fierce ally of our union and was always quick to lend her voice and talents to our campaigns.
Posts September 11, 2026
On the anniversary of September 11, 2001, UNITE HERE remembers all those who lost their lives on that tragic day. We hold especially close the memory of our 43 sisters and brothers from UNITE HERE Local 100 who died while working at Windows on the World, a restaurant located at the top of the North Tower of the World Trade Center.
Posts September 8, 2026
Union Hall Arts, a new initiative of the UNITE HERE Education and Support Fund, launched its first class of seven Fellows from across our movement (including UNITE HERE!) in August, concluding on Labor Day with a mobile gallery in Detroit’s historic march and a celebratory exhibition. Follow @unionhall.art on Instagram for more stories, photos and […]
Posts September 8, 2026
Roughly 1,350 workers walked off the job at 7:00 a.m. on Friday, September 4, after Wynn Resorts answered a modest and reasonable proposal with disrespect as the deadline passed. Workers employed at Massachusetts’ most profitable casino are striking for job security, union-standard wages, and funding to guarantee their benefits.
Posts September 8, 2026
In September, the Supreme Court denied Red Rock’s request for an emergency stay of a lower court order requiring Red Rock to bargain with the union. Over 5,300 workers unionized at Station Casinos over a three-year period, but their anti-union employer has refused to settle a contract with cooks, bartenders, housekeepers, and cocktail servers that […]
Posts September 8, 2026
Thousands of Local 1 hotel workers marched through downtown Chicago for better wages and working conditions that reflect the value of their labor. Contracts for 7,000 workers at 46 hotels expired at midnight on August 31st and workers are gearing up to take it back.
Posts September 8, 2026
On August 30, hotel workers walked out over the company’s intimidation and failure to bargain in good faith. Workers are fighting for daily room cleaning and wages that match the union standard at other downtown Minneapolis hotels.