Posts October 24, 2013
On Valentine’s Day, the Illinois Senate, with Governor Pat Quinn’s support, approved Senate Bill 11–the “Religious Freedom and Marriage Fairness Act.” However, the bill never passed the Illinois House of Representatives. Now, Illinois residents and UNITE HERE members are taking action. On October 22, thousands across the state traveled to the state capital to march […]
Press Releases December 5, 2007
In response to the tragic death of two North East Linen workers this weekend, as reported in the Star Ledger and New York Times, UNITE HERE issues the following statement: Wilfredo Larancuent, International Vice President, UNITE HERE: “We grieve with the families of Victor Diaz and Carlos Diaz who now face the holiday season without […]
Press Releases January 10, 2017
Washington—Today the Alliance to Fight the 40, a broad-based coalition committed to repealing the 40 percent tax on employer-sponsored health benefits – the so-called “Cadillac Tax” – applauded Sen. Dean Heller (R-NV), Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-NM), Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA), and Rep. Joe Courtney (D-CT), for their bipartisan, bicameral reintroduction of legislation to protect the […]
Press Releases November 22, 2004
When: Tuesday, November 23rd at 4:30 p.m. Where: March will begin simultaneously at Radisson Plaza Warwick Hotel (17th and Locust) and the Wyndham Philadelphia at Franklin Plaza Hotel (17th and Race) and culminate with a rally at Love Park (15th and JFK). Who: Hundreds of local hotel workers and their supporters. Local union members and […]
Press Releases July 19, 2016
UNITE HERE is an organization representing 270,000 working people across North America. Our membership is diverse. We are predominantly women and people of color, and we hail from all corners of the planet. Over the course of the last three decades, the women and men of UNITE HERE have negotiated hundreds of contracts with their employers […]
Press Releases November 6, 2017
New York, NY – The termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for recipients born in Nicaragua by the Department of Homeland Security, and the non-commitment to protect Honduran TPS beyond July 2018, is an inhumane and immoral decision that could have devastating impacts on hundreds of thousands of families and the U.S. economy. UNITE HERE […]
Press Releases August 25, 2015
“The EB-5 regional center program is fundamentally unfair. Immigration laws should benefit all—not just the 1%, “said Maria Elena Durazo, vice president for civil rights, diversity, and immigration with UNITE HERE.
Press Releases October 21, 2009
Who and What: Thousands of hotel workers vote whether to go on city-wide strike. When and Where: Thursday, October 22, 2009 Press Conference: 10am at Civic Auditorium Civic Auditorium at 99 Grove Street (between Larkin and Polk Streets) Why: About 9,000 hotel workers have been working without a contract since mid-August. After over two months […]
Press Releases August 17, 2015
Las Vegas, NV – “Donald Trump says he wants to make America great again,’” said Geoconda Arguello-Kline, Secretary-Treasurer for the Culinary Union. “Mr. Trump should start right here in Las Vegas with workers at his hotel. Many of them are immigrants who work hard to provide for their families. They deserve equal treatment and should […]
Press Releases May 22, 2012
Commemorating the legacy of Harvey Milk on the occasion of his birthday, the labor union UNITE HERE is launching a campaign to promote LGBT and labor solidarity. This year’s Pride marks the first since the eruption of Occupy and other global movements for social and economic justice. Members of UNITE HERE will participate in dozens […]