Textile and clothing trade unions

Buyer Alert: Collective Bargaining Begins as National Labor Relations Board Certifies UNITE HERE Local 11 as Representative of Mr. C Beverly Hills Hotel Housekeeping Workers

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Saturday, July 11, 2020
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On July 7, 2020, the National Labor Relations Board certified UNITE HERE Local 11 as the representative of the Mr. C Beverly Hills Hotel housekeeping workers.

Key Points: 
  • On July 7, 2020, the National Labor Relations Board certified UNITE HERE Local 11 as the representative of the Mr. C Beverly Hills Hotel housekeeping workers.
  • Local 11 expects any buyer of the hotel to work proactively with the union to ensure all appropriate measures are in place to guarantee the health and safety of workers and guests.
  • We hope that any hotel buyer respects workers and their union instead of provoking a public labor dispute that workers will win, said Local 11 Co-President Kurt Petersen.
  • 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.

T1 Payments Donates to UNITE HERE to Support Hospitality Workers Affected by The COVID-19 Pandemic

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Friday, March 27, 2020
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"As this pandemic continues to spread, we feel for those in the hospitality industry and understand that many need support more than ever right now," said CEO of T1 Payments, Donald Kasdon.

Key Points: 
  • "As this pandemic continues to spread, we feel for those in the hospitality industry and understand that many need support more than ever right now," said CEO of T1 Payments, Donald Kasdon.
  • "So, by supporting UNITE HERE we hope to make a difference in supporting servers, bartenders, housekeeping staff members, and other hospitality workers who are being impacted."
  • T1 Payments is proud to give back and contribute to the UNITE HERE Education and Support Fund.
  • For more information about how to donate to help hospitality workers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, visit the UNITE HERE website .

We're Out. Pennsylvania AFL-CIO Moves Union Convention From Philadelphia to Pittsburgh Over Labor Dispute.

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Monday, March 2, 2020
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Last week, the statewide federation of labor unions cancelled the contract with the Philadelphia 201 Hotel due to a labor dispute between the Hotel and UNITE HERE 274.

Key Points: 
  • Last week, the statewide federation of labor unions cancelled the contract with the Philadelphia 201 Hotel due to a labor dispute between the Hotel and UNITE HERE 274.
  • Our convention is a celebration of union members, their work and their service to our Commonwealth.
  • "It is in the spirit of solidarity with our Sisters and Brothers belonging to UNITE HERE 274, who have asked for a boycott of Philadelphia 201 Hotel.
  • The Pennsylvania AFL-CIO 44thConstitutional Convention will be held in Pittsburgh at the Omni William Penn from Monday, April 6 through Wednesday, April 8.

National Boycott Launches Against Columbia Sussex, Says UNITE HERE

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Wednesday, January 22, 2020
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Local and state political and community leaders joined the announcement of a national boycott against Columbia Sussex, according to hotel worker union UNITE HERE.

Key Points: 
  • Local and state political and community leaders joined the announcement of a national boycott against Columbia Sussex, according to hotel worker union UNITE HERE.
  • Columbia Sussex is a private corporation based in Kentucky that owns and operates hotels in twenty states with Hilton, Hyatt, and Marriott brands.
  • Last year, Columbia Sussex declared itself the largest owner and operator of full-service hotel rooms in Alaskaincluding the Hilton Anchorage, where workers called a boycott of their own hotel in 2009.
  • UNITE HERE Local 878, the Alaska affiliate of UNITE HERE, represents workers in the states hospitality industries, including hotels, restaurants, food service outlets, and laundries.

UNITE HERE Local 1: Xenia Hotels and Resorts Booked $14.8M Impairment Loss at Boycotted Chicago Hotel

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Wednesday, December 18, 2019
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In a report published today, hospitality union UNITE HERE Local 1 questions Xenia Hotels and Resorts (NYSE: XHR) explanation of the $14.8 million impairment loss at its Marriott Chicago at Medical District-UIC hotel.

Key Points: 
  • In a report published today, hospitality union UNITE HERE Local 1 questions Xenia Hotels and Resorts (NYSE: XHR) explanation of the $14.8 million impairment loss at its Marriott Chicago at Medical District-UIC hotel.
  • Xenia announced this August that they wrote down the carrying value of our 113-room Marriott Chicago at Medical District/UIC by $14.8 million.
  • In May 2018 workers in the hotels food and beverage and housekeeping departments voted overwhelmingly for union representation by UNITE HERE Local 1.
  • UNITE HERE Local 1, Chicagos hospitality workers union, represents over 15,000 hotel and food service workers in Chicago and casino workers in Northwest Indiana.

UNITE HERE Warns About Potential Gaming Tax Revenue Declines, Job Cuts, and Other Problems of Proposed Merger of Eldorado Resorts and Caesars Entertainment

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Tuesday, June 25, 2019
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UNITE HERE, the hospitality workers union, represents approximately 25,000 workers at Caesars and Eldorado properties.

Key Points: 
  • UNITE HERE, the hospitality workers union, represents approximately 25,000 workers at Caesars and Eldorado properties.
  • UNITE HERE-represented union casinos accounted for approximately 68% of the pro forma $30 billion combined Caesars-Eldorado EBITDAR in 2018.
  • UNITE HERE locals are currently in contract negotiations with Eldorado at Circus Circus Reno and Isle Pompano Beach.
  • Contracts at six additional UNITE HERE union casinos in the combined Caesars and Eldorado portfolio will expire in 2020, including four properties in Atlantic City.