Press Releases January 13, 2012
Following majority votes at kitchens around the country, UNITE HERE members who work at LSG Sky Chefs have approved a new collective bargaining agreement that covers more than 7,000 in-flight catering workers. The new contract terms will be in effect until 2015. The agreement comes at the successful conclusion of federally-mediated negotiations and makes significant […]
Press Releases November 14, 2012
The hospitality union UNITE HERE is launching a Union Hotel Guide App to make it easier for travelers to find union hotels. The Union Hotel Guide App lists approved union hotels and hotels where UNITE HERE members are on strike, boycotting, or there is a risk of dispute, guiding travelers to choose socially responsible hotels. […]
Press Releases October 26, 2015
Philadelphia—Last Friday, fast food and restaurant workers at Philadelphia Airport unanimously approved their first union contract covering nearly 100 workers. This victory ensures workers will receive raises over the next two and a half years, which, together with scheduling protections, will double their take home pay and provide much needed stable jobs. The contract guarantees: […]
Press Releases June 8, 2017
State and local minimum wages are on the rise as a result of voter-approved referendums and local living wage policies. But at a time of record profit in the airline industry, the largest provider of airline meals in the United States, LSG Sky Chefs, is allegedly violating state and local wage laws in 5 cities […]
Press Releases June 29, 2017
Sacramento, CA – Yesterday afternoon, the California Assembly Health Committee approved passage of UNITE HERE-backed Senate Bill 17, which provides transparency on prescription drug prices. The bill requires drug makers to provide the public with advance notice of price increases on certain prescription drugs. The bill additionally stipulates that health plans must report drug spending […]
Press Releases July 1, 2022
Atlantic City—Casino Workers at four Atlantic City casinos reached a tentative agreement with their companies late Thursday night, in advance of a July 1 strike deadline. The union’s worker negotiating committee at the MGM-owned Borgata and Caesars Entertainment-owned Caesars, Harrah’s and Tropicana casinos have approved the agreements and will set a date for a ratification vote […]
Press Releases July 3, 2022
Atlantic City—Casino Workers at the Hard Rock casino in Atlantic City reached a tentative agreement with their company Saturday, just in advance of a July 3 strike deadline. The union’s worker negotiating committee at the property have approved the agreement and will set a date for a ratification vote from the entire membership soon. Seven […]
Press Releases October 14, 2010
Honolulu,HI – At 3:00a.m. this morning, and more than three months after union hotel contracts expired,hotel workers at the Hilton Hawaiian Village – Hilton’s largest hotel worldwide with over 3,600 rooms and 1,500 union workers – walked off the job, announcing a five-day strike protesting Hilton’s efforts to lock workers into cheap recession contracts. Outraged […]
Posts December 2, 2008
The start of the holiday shopping season also is the start of the most active time of year for charitable giving. But in the midst of an economic crisis, Americans are considering what, or even if, they can contribute to charity this year. With that in mind, what about the notion that our shopping – […]
Posts March 11, 2014
The promise of ObamaCare was the right one and the hope for extending healthcare coverage to the un- and under-insured a step in the right direction. Yet the unintended consequences will hit the average, hard-working American where it hurts: in the wallet. Currently a national dialogue is emerging by all political parties on the issue […]