UNITE HERE Press Releases

On Super Bowl weekend, NFL Players Association Director joins hundreds protesting Hyatt's subcontracting abuses

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

(Indianapolis, IN): Hundreds of hotel workers and supporters, including DeMaurice Smith, Executive Director of the NFL Players Association, Indianapolis City Council President Maggie A.

Pine Inn Workers Approve Strike Vote

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

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Report: Hundreds of surveyed lunch ladies call for improvements at CPS

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Chicago, IL -- Today, lunchroom workers who are members of UNITE HERE Local 1 are based on surveys from hundreds of lunchroom workers.

Proposed OSHA Rules Seek to End Backbreaking Cleaning Practices for Hotel Housekeepers

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Los Angeles -- Today, housekeepers’ union UNITE HERE is asking the California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board to consider a new proposal to prevent disabling injuries in hotel room cleaners and save hotels money on workers compensation claims.

Federal Agency says Hyatt Andaz violated labor law for increasing housekeeper workload

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

LOS ANGELES – The General Council's Office of the National Labor Relations Board has issued a complaint against the Hyatt Andaz in West Hollywood for increasing the number of hotel rooms housekeepers’ must clean in a shift, and threatening discipline to workers who spoke up about the problem.

UNITE HERE Members Nationwide Ratify Agreement with LSG Sky Chefs

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Following majority votes at kitchens around the country, UNITE HERE members who work at LSG Sky Chefs have approved a new collective bargaining agreement that covers more than 7,000 in-flight catering workers.

Collective Action Lawsuit Filed against 10 Indy Hotels and Subcontractor for Wage and Hour Violations

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Indianapolis, IN – Hotel workers in Indianapolis filed a lawsuit in federal court today against Hospitality Staffing Solutions (HSS) and ten major hotels for alleged wage and hour violations.

Downtown California Club Workers Win Wage Raises

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

LOS ANGELES – Workers from the California Club, one of downtown LA's oldest private clubs, have won wage increases and higher contributions to workers' pension and healthcare funds in a new contract settled just before the end of the year.

Face-off at the Winter Classic: Aramark Employees Push for Better Wages, Benefits

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Hundreds of Aramark's Citizens Bank Park employees, and their supporters from New York to Baltimore, rallied in support of better wages and access to healthcare benefits following the 2012 NHL Winter Classic.

Downtown California Club Workers Launch One-Day Strike

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT

LOS ANGELES - Workers from the California Club, one of downtown LA's oldest private clubs, walked off the job today, Thursday, Dec.