Posts May 2, 2013
Our union sister Patty and union brother Billy lost their beloved family member Krystle Campbell at the Boston Marathon. Patty has been with UNITE HERE Local 26 since 1983, and Billy has been with UNITE HERE since 2000. In the aftermath of this unimaginable loss, donations from our union family are appreciated. Personal gifts to […]
Press Releases March 8, 2005
The six Unions that make up the Service Trades Council Union (STCU) at Walt Disney World today called on Disney to implement a Free Generic Pharmacy and take other steps to guarantee affordable healthcare for all STCU-represented Disney workers. “We proposed during the 2004 contract negotiations that Disney implement a Free Generic Pharmacy, which would […]
Press Releases April 18, 2016
LAS VEGAS–UNITE HERE invites prospective investors to review its critical analysis of the second-class IPO by Red Rock Resorts, Inc. (proposed NASDAQ ticker: RRR) at: www.RRRIPOdissected.org. Investors who buy Red Rock’s second-class shares on offer will gain a minority (33%) stake in the once-bankrupt Las Vegas casino and tavern operator, Station Casinos. “It is alarming […]
Press Releases August 7, 2007
Carmel, CA. UNITEHERE! Local 483 members at the Carmel Mission Inn approved on Monday, August 6, the thirteenth Monterey Bay hotel labor agreement in a Union contract negotiation campaign that began thirteen months ago. The workers approved the contract on a 95% vote. The new agreement covers 40 Carmel Mission Inn workers—housekeepers, front desk, maintenance, […]
Posts June 22, 2010
With a hot new pitcher on the mound and a freshly-approved contract in hand, members of UNITE HERE Local 25 are enthusiastically cheering on the Nationals. Workers at the Nationals Stadium in Washington, DC, overwhelmingly approved a new contract agreement on June 21. "It’s a great contract," said UNITE HERE Local 25 Executive Secretary-Treasurer John […]
Press Releases December 3, 2019
Livestream: www.Facebook.com/Culinary226 Follow along on Twitter: @Culinary226 & @UNITEHERE WHAT: Town Halls with union members and Senator Elizabeth Warren, Senator Bernie Sanders, and Vice President Joe Biden to discuss issues important to working people in the 2020 U.S. presidential race. UNITE HERE will also host a roundtable (that will not be attended by candidates) with union members from across the […]
Posts July 10, 2007
Today teen apparel retailer American Eagle Outfitters launched its back-to-school clothing line at stores across North America. At the same time, UNITE HERE and student groups announced they would step up the “American Vulture” campaign, which calls for a boycott of the company until it enforces its Code of Conduct and prevents worker intimidation at […]
Press Releases March 28, 2012
Pebble Beach, CA — UNITE HERE Local 483 members at the prestigious Lodge at Pebble Beach voted overwhelmingly to approve a 5-year labor contract Tuesday evening, March 27. Approximately 94% of the voting members approved the agreement, calling for a minimum of $1.90 per hour in additional wages for non-tipped workers over the span of […]
Press Releases December 4, 2009
Vancouver, BC – In a decision issued on December 2, the World Intellectual Property Organization’s Arbitration and Mediation Center ("WIPO") rejected a complaint filed by Coast Hotels & Resorts against UNITE HERE, the union that represents hospitality workers throughout North America, including workers at 11 Coast Hotels in Western Canada and the United States. Coast […]
Press Releases November 21, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Sodexo convention center workers in five major markets for meetings and group travel – Orlando, Las Vegas, New Orleans, Sacramento, and Detroit – today warned of possible strikes in Las Vegas and Orlando and labor disputes elsewhere over low wages and working conditions. Cooks, dishwashers, banquet servers, concession cashiers, and other […]
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