Press Releases April 26, 2017
ORLANDO, FL- The Central Florida Hospitality Union, UNITE HERE, will hold a press conference regarding the Trump administration’s announcement about Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian immigrants. Nearly 500 Haitian Disney Cast Members are covered by TPS, which administration officials are recommending not be extended. Some of those Cast Members and union leaders will discuss the effect on […]
Posts June 1, 2014
LAS VEGAS, NV – Union negotiating committees representing workers at the Golden Gate Hotel and Casino reached a tentative agreement for a new five-year contract with the company on June 1. The latest settlements conclude the Culinary and Bartenders Unions’ year-long citywide contract negotiations for 44,000 housekeepers, cooks, food servers, cleaners, cocktail servers, and other […]
Press Releases July 22, 2016
Washington, D.C. – Union Plus recently awarded $150,000 in scholarships to 104 students representing 32 unions, including one winner representing UNITE HERE. This year’s group of scholarship recipients includes university, college, and trade or technical school students from 32 states. The UNITE HERE winner is: Vincent Lee of New York. Lee, whose father, Yew Lee, […]
Press Releases October 23, 2018
NEWARK, NJ—Workers in United Airlines’ catering kitchens in five cities have voted overwhelmingly to unionize with UNITE HERE. In a National Mediation Board election lasting five weeks, 72% of United catering workers voted to join the union. The newly-organized workers number approximately 2,700 and are employed in United Airlines kitchens in Newark, NJ, Houston, Denver, […]
Press Releases December 2, 2023
DETROIT – Union members with the Detroit Casino Council have voted overwhelmingly to ratify a new contract with MGM Grand Detroit after 47 days on strike. The unions will suspend the strike effective immediately. The five-year agreement covering 1700 employees includes the largest wage increases ever for MGM Grand Detroit workers (including an immediate 18% […]
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 October 19, 2017
Contact: Rosslyn Wuchinich: (267) 273-1803 or (267) 495-9578 President, UNITE HERE Local 274 PHILADELPHIA – A dozen clergy and hotel/food service workers were arrested today while over 100 clergy, parishioners, union members and students descended on Philadelphia’s newest hotel, the Aloft, to demand the return of millions of taxpayer dollars they say were misspent on […]
Pages November 6, 2016
This is the third issue of our newsletter, focused on our national political efforts leading up to election day. Together, our members are building a movement to enable people of all backgrounds to achieve greater equality and opportunity. ARIZONA In Phoenix, hundreds of high school students led a walk out Friday afternoon to protest Donald […]
Press Releases June 23, 2017
New York, NY — Cleve Jones, a legendary gay rights activist and union leader with UNITE HERE is being honored at the VH1/Logo Trailblazer Honors for his groundbreaking work and bravery fighting for equality in America. Jones will be receiving his award alongside pop legend Cyndi Lauper in a program featuring Nancy Pelosi, the Alvin […]
Press Releases September 17, 2015
UNITE HERE joins hundreds of immigration groups nationwide in the federal observance of Citizenship Day, also referred to as Constitution Day, to advocate for and assist the nearly 9 million green card holders living in the United States who are eligible to become citizens.