Posts November 4, 2008
In the most important election of our lives UNITE HERE members are making sure that voters know their rights on Election Day. In her two months as a volunteer political organizer in Virginia, Ida Randle of Memphis has experienced first-hand the type of misinformation inundating first-time voters. “We have met so many people who […]
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 December 9, 2008
Demonstrating the pro-worker values that he will bring to the Presidency, Barack Obama will be sworn in to office wearing a tuxedo made by UNITE HERE members at Chicago’s Hart Schaffner Marx factory. President Elect Obama also chose a custom Hart Schaffner Marx suit to wear for his acceptance speech at the DNC. Hart Schaffner […]
Posts December 12, 2008
St. Louis Military Contractor Fails to Pay Sick Days to Low-Wage Workers Puerto Rico law requires 12 sick days annually; DOD says it will look into workers’ claims New York – St. Charles, Missouri-based Propper International, the largest military apparel manufacturer in the U.S., does not pay sick days to its workers. According to an […]
Posts December 16, 2008
UFCW President Joe Hansen told UNITE HERE “We couldn’t have done this without the help of UNITE HERE, SEIU and the United Farm Workers. The organizers you loaned us were terrific, and the community support was critical. This is a victory for UFCW, Change to Win, and the entire labor movement. Please pass my heartfelt […]
Posts December 18, 2008
UNITE HERE is thrilled to have a proven advocate for working Americans named our new Secretary of Labor. With this appointment and a firm commitment to a stimulus package that helps working people including the Employee Free Choice Act, the President elect is affirming his commitment to bring working families the kind of change they […]
Posts February 24, 2009
Statement from UNITE HERE General President Bruce Raynor on Confirmation of Hilda Solis UNITE HERE applauds the confirmation of Hilda Solis as Secretary of Labor. We look forward to continuing our working relationship with Secretary Solis in her new role. We do not believe there is a more fitting leader for the Department of Labor. […]
Posts March 10, 2009
Earlier today, the Employee Free Choice Act was introduced in the House and Senate. It’s being supported by, among others, millions of American workers who would like a union – and with it a union contract. It’s being opposed by CEOs who you can be sure all bargained for a contract before they ever set […]
Posts March 17, 2009
The Annual Triangle Fire Commemoration is an important way for us to acknowledge that the progress of our nation is due in large part to the sacrifices by American workers. The 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Factory tragedy in New York City, where 146 young immigrant garment workers died in a tragic fire, galvanized a city to […]
Posts April 14, 2009
Federal, state and local tax dollars are being used to buy products made in sweatshops, according to a new report released today by SweatFree Communities titled Subsidizing Sweatshops II: How our tax dollars can foster worker rights and economic recovery rather than fuel the race to the bottom. Findings include child labor, obligatory pregnancy tests, […]