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 May 19, 2015
On Tuesday, hundreds of members of UNITE HERE are participating in actions in cities nationwide, demanding an end to the Republican-inspired lawsuit currently blocking the implementation of the new DAPA and expanded DACA programs.
Press Releases April 17, 2015
Today, members of UNITE HERE join hundreds of immigration advocates converging in New Orleans for actions at the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, where judges will weigh whether to grant a request for an emergency stay that would allow the President’s new DAPA and DACA program expansion to proceed.
Posts October 18, 2011
UNITE HERE’s role in the sustainable food movement is about to take an enormous step forward, as UNITE HERE members who cook in campus dining halls and public schools are teaming up with students on their campuses to participate in the first national Food Day on October 24. Food Day events around the country will […]
Posts June 2, 2005
Philadelphia, PA — On Monday, May 23rd, members of UNITE HERE Local 274 ratified a new three-year contract with the Hilton Garden Inn. The new contract was ratified overwhelmingly during meetings held at the hotel. UNITE HERE Philadelphia Joint Board Director Lynne Fox was the chief negotiator for the union. "My coworkers and I are […]
Press Releases July 1, 2013
CHICAGO (July 1, 2013)—Today Hyatt Hotels Corporation and UNITE HERE, the union of hospitality workers in the U.S. and Canada, announced a national agreement that resolves longstanding disputes between the two organizations. The agreement creates a framework for the company and the union to work together moving forward. Both UNITE HERE and Hyatt hailed the […]
Press Releases July 19, 2010
Today, UNITE HERE launched hyattlabordisputes.org, a website to inform prospective buyers of Hyatt properties about ongoing labor disputes at a number of these hotels. Hyattlabordisputes.org contains UNITE HERE’s letter to the broker, links to relevant news articles and other valuable resources for buyers. Hyatt Hotels (NYSE: H) is actively marketing a group of 10 Hyatt […]
Press Releases June 30, 2009
Chicago – In the second day of UNITE HERE’s convention, delegates from across the United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada elected John Wilhelm as the union’s President. President Wilhelm was elected to a five-year term along with 18 other union officers. The convention delegates also voted for a comprehensive overhaul of the union’s constitution. UNITE […]
Press Releases June 29, 2009
Chicago – Today, UNITE HERE opened its constitutional convention with an outpouring of support from the labor movement. The opening of the union’s convention included remarks from AFSCME President Gerald McEntee and the unveiling of a solidarity pledge signed by 15 presidents of major national unions, representing over 10 million members. The statement pledges "material […]
Press Releases June 8, 2006
New York, NY – Members of UNITE HERE, the apparel and textile workers union, will begin a campaign of protests today at Hugo Boss stores throughout the U.S. and Canada. UNITE HERE will educate Hugo Boss customers about the company’s unfair stance in contract negotiations with the workers at their distribution center in Savannah, Georgia […]
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