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UNITE HERE Local 11 Launches New “COVID Hotel Grade” Website

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Thursday, March 11, 2021
Internet, Luxury, Vacation, Other Travel, Consumer, Technology, Lodging, Infectious diseases, Travel, Retail, Labor, Health, Public policy, Government, UNITE HERE, Trade unions, Canadian Labour Congress, Trade unions in the United States, AFL–CIO, UNI Global Union, Union of Needletrades, Industrial and Textile Employees, Federations

The Southern California hotel workers union today launched a new website, COVIDHotelGrade.org to alert Los Angeles County hotel guests which hotels have key guarantees in place during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  • The Southern California hotel workers union today launched a new website, COVIDHotelGrade.org to alert Los Angeles County hotel guests which hotels have key guarantees in place during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Health coverage for workers guaranteed in an agreement with worker representatives so workers and their families have the care they need during the pandemic.
  • The pandemic has been devastating for our members, said Kurt Petersen, Co-President of UNITE HERE Local 11 and chief negotiator with the hotel industry in Southern California.
  • UNITE HERE Local 11 is the union of more than 32,000 workers in hotels, restaurants, airports, sports arenas & convention centers in So.

UNITE HERE Local 11 Announces Growing Support of Chateau Marmont Boycott as Stonewall Democratic Club and WeHo Elected Leaders Sign On

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Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Entertainment, Professional services, African-American, Consumer, Lodging, Public policy, Travel, General Entertainment, Celebrity, Other Entertainment, Labor, Human resources, Public policy, Government, Democratic Party (United States) organizations, LGBT liberalism, Stonewall Democrats, Trade unions in the United States, Stonewall, UNITE HERE, Chateau Marmont, Trade unions, Organizations, Political organizations

The Stonewall Democratic Club has pledged to boycott the Chateau Marmont until it demonstrates a commitment to ensuring that all workersregardless of their race, sex, or backgroundfeel treated with dignity and respect.

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  • The Stonewall Democratic Club has pledged to boycott the Chateau Marmont until it demonstrates a commitment to ensuring that all workersregardless of their race, sex, or backgroundfeel treated with dignity and respect.
  • In response to the workers appeals, community leaders have voiced their support for the Chateau Marmont workers and their campaign for justice and accountability.
  • The Stonewall Democratic Club , a leading voice advancing equality for all, is the latest organization to announce their support for the Chateaus workers.
  • UNITE HERE Local 11 is a labor union representing over 32,000 hospitality workers in Southern California and Arizona who work in hotels, restaurants, universities, convention centers and airports.

Unite Digital Announces Expansion of Unite CONNECT Platform and its Leadership Team with the Addition of Automotive Retailing Veterans Dave Zuchowski and James Casazza

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Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Marketing, UNITE HERE, Union of Needletrades, Industrial and Textile Employees, UST, Automation, Digital marketing

Unite CONNECT is a modern, flexible and easily customizable lead management and data insights platform built to incorporate the latest advances in technology and intelligent automation.

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  • Unite CONNECT is a modern, flexible and easily customizable lead management and data insights platform built to incorporate the latest advances in technology and intelligent automation.
  • "Unite customized the platform and program to the unique needs of our brand and dealer partners, rather than employing a one-size-fits-all approach."
  • To support its continued expansion, Unite Digital has also added two key members to its leadership team.
  • James Casazzahas been named chief innovation officer, leading the development of Unite's digital marketing portfolio and digital retailing solutions.

Housekeepers’ Wage Claims Against Financially Distressed JW Marriott Santa Monica Le Merigot Hotel Scheduled for Hearing

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Saturday, February 6, 2021
Public policy, Government, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Labor, Lodging, Construction & Property, Travel, JW Marriott Hotels, Economy, Minimum wage, UNITE HERE, Articles, Trade unions

The California Division of Labor Standards Enforcement has scheduled hearings starting in May for wage claims that eleven housekeepers filed in 2018 against Columbia Sussex, the owner of the JW Marriott Santa Monica Le Merigot, which according to JLL has marketed the property for sale unencumbered by brand or management.

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  • The California Division of Labor Standards Enforcement has scheduled hearings starting in May for wage claims that eleven housekeepers filed in 2018 against Columbia Sussex, the owner of the JW Marriott Santa Monica Le Merigot, which according to JLL has marketed the property for sale unencumbered by brand or management.
  • The wage claims arise in the context of a dispute over workloads and other labor issues dating back to 2016, when JW Marriott housekeeping workers voted overwhelmingly to join UNITE HERE Local 11 .
  • In 2019, the workers successfully pushed for a Santa Monica housekeeper-protection ordinance to make sure they were paid fairly for heavy workloadsand to make sure that employers could not respond to minimum wage increases by increasing workloads, as the JW Marriott Le Merigot had previously done.
  • The hearings for the eleven wage claims against the hotel have been scheduled for various dates in May and June 2021.

Hollywood Legend Jane Fonda Answers Workers’ Call by Pledging to Boycott the Chateau Marmont

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Friday, February 5, 2021
Retail, Labor, Entertainment, Legal, Lodging, Destinations, African-American, Travel, Consumer, Public policy, Government, Restaurant, Bar, Professional services, Celebrity, Women, Chateau Marmont, Sunset Boulevard, UNITE HERE, Trade unions

Legendary actress, producer and activist Jane Fonda has responded to a call for support by vowing to not return to the Chateau Marmont until it has addressed concerns raised by the hotels workers and UNITE HERE Local 11.

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  • Legendary actress, producer and activist Jane Fonda has responded to a call for support by vowing to not return to the Chateau Marmont until it has addressed concerns raised by the hotels workers and UNITE HERE Local 11.
  • Last March, the Chateau Marmont management fired virtually its entire workforce, leaving workers who had dedicated decades of their lives to the hotel without job security or affordable healthcare during the pandemic.
  • In response, Chateau workers successfully organized to help win a path-breaking city law to ensure that hospitality workers can return to their jobs as the crisis subsides.
  • Many of the hotel's workers have since spoken out about their experiences working at the hotel, including on issues of disrespect, mistreatment, and a racially stratified workplace.

Amalgamated Bank Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend

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Thursday, February 4, 2021
Articles, Business, Economy, Amalgamated Bank, Service Employees International Union, Corporate finance, UNITE HERE, Equity securities, Amalgamated, Dividend, Common stock, Board of directors

NEW YORK, Feb. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amalgamated Bank (Nasdaq: AMAL) (the Company) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a regular dividend to common stockholders of $0.08 per share, payable by the Company on March 5, 2021, to stockholders of record on February 19, 2021.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amalgamated Bank (Nasdaq: AMAL) (the Company) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a regular dividend to common stockholders of $0.08 per share, payable by the Company on March 5, 2021, to stockholders of record on February 19, 2021.
  • The amount and timing of any future dividend payments to stockholders will be subject to the discretion of the Board of Directors.
  • Amalgamated Bank is a New York-based full-service commercial bank and a chartered trust company with a combined network of six branches in New York City, Washington D.C., San Francisco, and Boston.
  • Amalgamated was formed in 1923 as Amalgamated Bank of New York by the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America, one of the country's oldest labor unions.

UNITE HERE Local 11 Announces Hotel Bel-Air Ordered to Pay $10s of Millions in Back Wages and Benefits, Offer Reinstatement to 139 Former Employees, and Recognize Union

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Friday, January 29, 2021
Legal, Human resources, Labor, Public policy, Government, Professional services, Restaurant, Bar, Lodging, Retail, Travel, Trade unions, UNITE HERE, Trade unions in the United States, Union of Needletrades, Industrial and Textile Employees, Bel Air, Hotel Bel-Air, Labor

Kurt Petersen, Co-President of UNITE HERE Local 11, stated: We are gratified that the Hotel Bel-Air is finally being brought to justice for its outrageous discrimination against workers for simply exercising their right to unionize.

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  • Kurt Petersen, Co-President of UNITE HERE Local 11, stated: We are gratified that the Hotel Bel-Air is finally being brought to justice for its outrageous discrimination against workers for simply exercising their right to unionize.
  • Justice delayed is justice denied, and a decade is far too long to wait for brazen discrimination depriving workers of their livelihoods to be remedied.
  • I knew the property inside and out and worked hard so that it could be a five-star hotel, said Amanda Escobar, a former housekeeper at the Hotel Bel-Air.
  • UNITE HERE Local 11 is the union of more than 32,000 workers in hotels, restaurants, airports, sports arenas & convention centers in So.

Amalgamated Bank Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2020 Earnings Conference Call

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Thursday, January 14, 2021
Amalgamated Bank, Service Employees International Union, UNITE HERE, Amalgamated, Trade unions, Business, Companies

NEW YORK, Jan. 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amalgamated Bank (Amalgamated) (Nasdaq: AMAL) today announced that its fourth quarter and full year 2020 financial results will be released before market open on, Thursday, January 28, 2021.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amalgamated Bank (Amalgamated) (Nasdaq: AMAL) today announced that its fourth quarter and full year 2020 financial results will be released before market open on, Thursday, January 28, 2021.
  • The Company will host a conference call at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time on the same day to discuss the financial results.
  • Amalgamated was formed in 1923 asAmalgamated Bank of New Yorkby theAmalgamated Clothing Workers of America, one of the country's oldest labor unions.
  • Additionally, as ofSeptember 30, 2020, the trust business held$33.1 billionin assets under custody and$14.3 billionin assets under management.

UNITE HERE: New Analysis Reveals Billionaire-Owned Omni Hotels Took Over $76M of PPP Funds – But Failed to Rehire Workers

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Friday, December 11, 2020
Professional services, White House, Federal Government, Lodging, Public policy, Small business, Travel, Labor, Other Professional Services, Public relations, Investor relations, Human resources, Communications, Public policy, Government, Paycheck Protection Program, CARES Act, UNITE HERE, Omni Hotels & Resorts, Omni, Trade unions, Travel

A new analysis by UNITE HERE, the hospitality workers union, reveals that billionaire-owned Omni Hotels received over $76 million of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds, but did not rehire workers at several hotels.

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  • A new analysis by UNITE HERE, the hospitality workers union, reveals that billionaire-owned Omni Hotels received over $76 million of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds, but did not rehire workers at several hotels.
  • The expressed intent of members of Congress in passing the CARES Act was that PPP funds be used to keep workers employed.
  • The unions analysis of PPP data showed 32 Omni Hotels received more than $76 million in PPP loans the largest amount received by any hotel group that UNITE HERE could identify, and one of the largest beneficiaries of the PPP overall.
  • Yet, several Omni properties that received PPP loans have been closed and have not paid workers.

UNITE HERE Urges SBA to Collect More Information on PPP Recipients

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Wednesday, November 25, 2020
Lodging, Public relations, Investor relations, Travel, Consulting, Vacation, Communications, Small business, Professional services, Paycheck Protection Program, Small Business Administration, CARES Act, SBA, UNITE HERE, PPP, Trade unions

Hotel workers union UNITE HERE has urged the Small Business Administration (SBA) to move forward with plans to collect more data from some Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) recipients, despite pressure from industry groups to subject borrowers to less scrutiny.

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  • Hotel workers union UNITE HERE has urged the Small Business Administration (SBA) to move forward with plans to collect more data from some Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) recipients, despite pressure from industry groups to subject borrowers to less scrutiny.
  • SBA recently issued a provisional form asking PPP recipients for basic information about their businesses.
  • The SBA should resist powerful business lobbies and tell the American people: how much of that money found its way to workers?
  • Ninety-eight percent of UNITE HEREs hotel members were unemployed at the end of March when the CARES Act was passed.