Posts July 15, 2013
Non-union workers at Oakland Airport fast food restaurants participated in a one-day strike on Sunday, July 14, building on the momentum of recent strikes by fast food and Walmart workers around the country. "My bosses cut my hours to punish me for trying to form a union. They fired my co-worker for organizing, and they […]
Posts August 6, 2013
The School District of Philadelphia has recalled hundreds of employees, but has yet to signal student safety as a top priority this fall. None of the 1,202 student safety staff who were laid off in June have been recalled to date. Today, a coalition of parents, students, clergy, and SDP workers announced that on August […]
Press Releases April 18, 2012
Las Vegas – Today, a group of eighteen workers will commence a seven-day fast. Thirteen workers from Station Casinos along with five union members will give up food as part of the continued demand for a fair process for Station workers to decide whether they want representation. Milton Farfan, a dishwasher at Red Rock Casino, […]
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 August 6, 2013
PHILADELPHIA – The School District of Philadelphia has recalled hundreds of employees, but has yet to signal student safety as a top priority this fall. None of the 1,202 student safety staff who were laid off in June have been recalled to date. Today, a coalition of parents, students, clergy, and SDP workers announced that […]
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 […]
Pages June 19, 2014
The UNITE HERE Global Vision Around the world, UNITE HERE’s Global Campaigns Department partners with unions and social justice movements to understand and respond to the rapidly shifting realities of today’s global economy. Our members direct this global vision through their knowledge and courage. Many workers in our industries have fled repression or poverty in their […]
Press Releases May 15, 2015
As the Senate prepares to vote on Trade Promotion Authority (commonly known as Fast Track) after its unexpected failure to clear a procedural hurdle in the U.S Senate on Tuesday, the leaders of UNITE HERE, Feminist Majority, the National Organization for Women and LGBT organization Pride At Work (see letter and fact sheet) called on […]
Press Releases October 9, 2017
Sacramento, CA – Today California Governor Jerry Brown signed Senate Bill 17 into law, cementing the most robust state level reforms on the pharmaceutical industry to date. This law, which was sponsored by UNITE HERE International Union, provides transparency on prescription drug prices. The California bill comes just months after another major healthcare win for […]
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 […]