UNITE HERE Local 11

UNITE HERE Local 11 represents over 32,000 workers employed in hotels, restaurants, airports, sports arenas, and convention centers throughout Southern California and Arizona. Members of UNITE HERE Local 11 join together to fight for improved living standards and working conditions.

Local 11 is an affiliate of UNITE HERE, an international labor union that represents 270,000 working people across North America. Our members in the U.S. and Canada work in the hotel, gaming, food service, manufacturing, textile, distribution, laundry, transportation, and airport industries.

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US CITIZENSHIP FAIR WITH YOUR LOCAL 11 LEGAL FUND—CALL NOW TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT: (213) 785-6999

February 26, 2026
LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE

Hosted by Hadsell Stormer Renick & Dai, LLP
For UNITE HERE Local 11 Legal Fund members only

Work with an immigration attorney at no cost! You only pay 20% of the filing fee—$152. The Legal Fund covers the rest!

To get started, you’ll need to be Legal Fund eligible and provide the following:

  • California and FBI Fingerprint results
  • Your completed office questionnaire
  • Lawful Permanent Resident card
  • California ID or Driver’s license
  • If applicable, any divorce judgments or prior marriage termination documents

Call (213) 785-6999 before January 22, 2026 to schedule an appointment

Hadsell Stormer Renick & Dai, LLP
250 E. 1st Street, Suite 1201, Los Angeles, CA 90012
[email protected]
www.hsrlegalfund.com

Stronger with Local 11 Health Fund!

As healthcare subsidies are expected to end this month, now more than ever it is important that we have the Unite Here Health Fund. For years we have fought to expand coverage in our contracts, and we will continue to fight for more. One of the amazing new benefits available to members is the Dental Center!

Get to know the Fund’s newest dental provider!

The UNITE HERE Local 11 Health Benefit Fund (formerly Santa Monica UNITE HERE Health Benefit Fund) has opened of our own Dental Office — just for Local 11 members and their eligible family members.

The new Dental Office at the UNITE HERE Health Center opened on July 28 and has already begun taking patients! Beginning August 1, 2025, it is also the primary dental facility for former Delta Dental PPO members who live 20 miles or closer to the new Health Center.

Affordable care you can trust

This private dental office is managed by the Fund in partnership with DYNTL. As a member, you can trust the advice of DYNTL’s dentists and specialists, who will provide the oral care and treatment you need, without “upselling” unnecessary and costly procedures.

Quality dentistry provided by DYNTL

  • Comprehensive services include preventative, advanced restorative and cosmetic dentistry
  • State-of-the-art technology and diagnostic imaging
  • Experienced staff dedicated to your needs

 

Convenient Location

1122 W. Washington Blvd, Ste 315 Los Angeles, CA, 90015

Make an appointment today!

Phone: 310-894-8095
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.dyntl.com/local11

The Dental Office is a part of the new UNITE HERE Health Center, operated by the UNITE HERE Health Benefit Fund in partnership with DYNTL and MLK Community Health Care.

Thanksgiving Food Box Assembly

We volunteered with the LA Federation of Labor to help assemble food boxes that were distributed to hundreds of union families ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.

 

NEW CONTRACTS!

LOCAL 11 MEMBERS HAVE A LEGAL FUND!

Local 11 members can receive free legal assistance! Through the fund, eligible workers and their dependents will receive legal assistance with specified matters in several areas, including:

  • Immigration
  • Bankruptcy
  • Family law
  • And more!

Make an appointment today!

Phone: (213) 785-6999
Website: hsrlegalfund.com

NEW DENTAL OFFICE IS NOW OPEN!

Get to know the Fund’s newest dental provider!

The UNITE HERE Local 11 Health Benefit Fund (formerly Santa Monica UNITE HERE Health Benefit Fund) is proud to announce the opening of our own Dental Office — just for Local 11 members and their eligible family members.

The new Dental Office at the UNITE HERE Health Center opened on July 28 and has already begun taking patients! Beginning August 1, 2025, it is also the primary dental facility for former Delta Dental PPO members who live 20 miles or closer to the new Health Center.

Affordable care you can trust

This private dental office is managed by the Fund in partnership with DYNTL. As a member, you can trust the advice of DYNTL’s dentists and specialists, who will provide the oral care and treatment you need, without “upselling” unnecessary and costly procedures.

Quality dentistry provided by DYNTL

  • Comprehensive services include preventative, advanced restorative and cosmetic dentistry
  • State-of-the-art technology and diagnostic imaging
  • Experienced staff dedicated to your needs

Convenient Location

1122 W. Washington Blvd, Ste 315 Los Angeles, CA, 90015

Make an appointment today!

Phone: 310-894-8095
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.dyntl.com/local11

The Dental Office is a part of the new UNITE HERE Health Center, operated by the UNITE HERE Health Benefit Fund in partnership with DYNTL and MLK Community Health Care.

Improvements to the UNITE HERE Local 11 Health Benefit Fund

The UNITE HERE Local 11 Health Benefit Fund (formerly Santa Monica UNITE HERE Health Benefit Fund) is making several key changes to improve services and accessibility for participants.

Beginning August 1, 2025, the Fund will be making some big changes to how we serve our participants. We’ve been working over the last year to improve fund administration including the following:

  1. New Member Services Team
    • Personalized support for health benefits.
    • Same contact number: 866-345-5189
  2. New Secure Member Portal
    • Easier online management of benefits and updates.
    • New portal site: benefits11.org
  3. New Office Location
    • Inside the new UNITE HERE Health Center, with free parking.
    • New Address:
      UNITE HERE Local 11 Health Benefit Fund
      1122 W. Washington Blvd, Suite 300
      Los Angeles, CA 90015
      Phone: 866-345-5189 | Email: [email protected]
  4. New Name and Logo
    • Fund renamed to UNITE HERE Local 11 Health Benefit Fund to better represent its participants.

These updates aim to modernize services and make it easier for participants to access and manage their benefits.

WE ARE LOCAL 11

Legal Fund Notice

Effective April 1, 2021:

To All Local 11 Members Employed at a Legal Fund Participating Workplace:

Members who currently meet eligibility requirements will continue to receive all Legal Fund Services as described in the Summary Plan Description (“SPD”), which can be found here.

The SPD also describes the requirements for Eligibility.

Members who were eligible in February of 2020 and worked at least 60 hours in February of 2020 or later, but who do not currently have continuing eligibility based on 60 hours per month of work in Covered Employment (“Previously Eligible”), will continue to receive the “Essential Legal Services” identified in the attached List of Essential Legal Services.

To find out if you are currently eligible, or if you are a Previously Eligible member (based on your previous eligibility at any time since February 2020), you can contact the Funds Administrative Office at (562) 463-5020.

If you are Previously Eligible and work enough hours in the future to meet the Eligibility Requirements in the SPD, you will be entitled at that time to all Legal Services described in the SPD.

If you have engaged Hadsell Stormer Renick & Dai, LLP (“HSR&D”) as your attorney to provide a covered service as described in the SPD, HSR&D will complete those services regardless of whether you are currently eligible.

You can set an appointment with HSR&D by calling 213 785-6999, Monday thru Friday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

 

LIST OF ESSENTIAL SERVICES

LEGAL SERVICE PROVIDED DESCRIPTION
I. Consumer Matters  General Consultations
Pro Per Answers to Civil and small claims actions
Claim of Exemption to Wage Garnishment
II. Social Security Benefits General Consultations and Advice
Advice and Assistance on Requests for Survivor Benefits
Advice and Assistance on Transfers of Qualified Earnings 
Advice and Assistance on Social Security Benefits (SSI)  Benefits, not including representation at hearings
III. Personal Bankruptcy General Consultation and Advice
Preparation and Filing of Chapter 7, Voluntary Petitions for  Bankruptcy, for persons unable to pay their creditors and  seeking to discharge debt where a collection lawsuit has been  filed or where wage garnishment has been ordered. 
Preparation for and representation at 341(a) Meetings of  Creditors following filing of Chapter 7 Voluntary Petition  where a collection lawsuit has been filed or where wage  garnishment has been ordered. 
IV. Real Estate Matters  General consultation and advice regarding the purchase of an  owner-occupied home.
Review of escrow documents, property profiles and other  papers in relation to the purchase of an owner-occupied home.
Advice only on quitclaim deeds and joint tenant deeds. 
V. Landlord Tenant  Consultation, advice and assistance on tenant and housing issues, including rent increases, rent control, health and safety,  and security deposits.
Advice and assistance on 3 day notices to pay rent or quit or 3  day notices to perform or quit; also, 30 day and 60 day notices.
Advice and assistance on obtaining repairs to units
Advice and assistance in obtaining return of security deposits.
Answers to Unlawful Detainer complaints (eviction actions),  with trial representation only in meritorious cases.
VI. Wills & Trusts  (Estate Planning) Advance Health Care Directive for Participant and Spouse
Powers of Attorney for Participant and Spouse
VI. Criminal Misdemeanors General consultation and advice
Assistance in plea negotiations only
VII. Immigration  Immigration Consultation
Work Permit Renewal, I-765.
Interim Work Permit, available when work permit application  is pending more than 90 days
Green card renewal/replacement, 1-90.
Removal of Conditional Status on Legal Permanent Residency,  I-751.
Temporary Protected Status (TPS), I-821.
Advance Parole Application, to request permission to reenter  the U. S. after travel abroad.
General Consultation and assistance in completing and filing  Renewals for the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services  Deferred Action Program (“DACA”)
VIII. Miscellaneous  Services Complete Notary Service for notarizing signatures on  documents.
Authorization Letters.
Translation of documents used in immigration processing, such  as Birth Certificate, Marriage Certificate, Divorce Certificate,  Death Certificate.
IX. Court Costs and  Filings Fees The Plan covers one-half of Court Costs, Filing Fees, and  Service Fees. The Plan does not cover the costs of personal or foreign service of process, credit reports or credit counseling  classes required in connection with a Bankruptcy filing.

The following legal services are not covered by the Plan.  

  1. Any matter in dispute involving an Employer or Union or agent or employee  of the Union or Employer; or this Fund, UNITE HERE Health, or the Los Angeles  Hotel- Restaurant Employer-Union Retirement Fund, or the Trustees, agents and  employees of such Funds. 
  2. Legal services to a Dependent adverse to the interest of the Employee. This  may include closing an existing open case if a conflict arises. 
  3. Court fines and judgments. 
  4. Any fees associated with the purchase of homes, including escrow fees,  closing, title insurance, title search, or similar costs. 
  5. Any matter involving a trade or business or otherwise involving property or  activities for the production of income. 
  6. Parking tickets. 
  7. Matters involving Driving Under the Influence (DUI). 
  8. Frivolous or Non-meritorious claims or defenses. 
  9. Appeals. 
  10. Contingency fee cases. 
  11. Class actions. 
  12. Any debt collection defense under $750.00. 
  13. Felony charges or dispositions. 
  14. Representation of members who are Landlords in a Landlord-Tenant  Dispute. 
  15. Any contested dissolution of marriage (divorce). A contested dissolution  (divorce) is where the parties (husband and wife) are not in agreement as to the  divorce, custody issues, or the distribution of property. 
  16. Patent or Copyright matters. 
  17. Any bankruptcy involving a trade or business or otherwise involving  property or activities for the production of income. 
  18. Drafting of living trusts or other probate documents or matters.
  19. Any matter not specifically covered under the List of Essential Services  above. 
  20. Consultations regarding services not covered by the Plan. 21. Representation outside the County in which the Employer resides.  

The Legal Fund Of Hotel And Restaurant Employees Of Los Angeles has no liability for the conduct of any participating Attorney. The firm of Hadsell Stormer  Renick & Dai, LLP is responsible for all services provided through its law offices.

California Unemployment Insurance

California Unemployment Insurance

Policies at California EDD are rapidly shifting to meet the immense need that has emerged since the COVID-19 pandemic began. We will do our best to update this guide with the latest information. This guide was last updated on March 24, 2021. Check edd.ca.gov for the most recent updates. 

Key Contact Information for the EDD

Phone numbers: 

  • To speak with an EDD representative about your claim, call 1-800-300-5616 (English) 1-800-326-8937 (Spanish) Hours: 8 am 8pm, 7 days a week.
    • Hold times can vary greatly. Call as early in the day as you can, and call often. 
    • Sometimes, wait times on the English language line are shorter than they are on the Spanish language line. If you have someone in your household who can translate English-Spanish for you, try calling the English line with their assistance.
  • For technical support, password reset, UI Online questions, general information and EDD account number, please call 1-833-978-2511.  Hours: 8 am-8 pm, 7 days a week. 
    • Sometimes the technical support staff can help you with a substantive issue with your EDD claim. If you are having difficulty getting through on the main application support line, it might be worth trying to call tech support. 
  • To get information on your last payment issued; certify for benefits; get information on how to file a new UI claim, reopen an existing claim, or submit a new claim when your benefit year ends,  call the self service line at 1-866-333-4606. Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
  • And if you lost your EDD Bank of America Card or want to know if one has been issued to you, call 1-866-692-9374. 

Internet, Mail, and Fax:

  • For questions about your claim, log into your UI Online account.  You will need your customer account number.  Once you have logged in, navigate to “Contact Us” and submit your question.
  • Contact the EDD with general questions through Ask EDD.
  • You can also fax documents to EDD: 1-866-215-9159. 

Still no response from EDD, despite multiple attempts to contact them? 

SUBMIT A COMPLAINT FORM TO THE EDD

If your other attempts to troubleshoot have not succeeded, submit a comment, suggestion or complaint using the following complaint form:

Mail the printed form to EDD to the address below:

Unemployment Insurance
Employment Development Department
PO Box 826880 – UIPCD, MIC 40
Sacramento, CA 94280-0001

If you are a UNITE HERE Local 11 member and need help submitting this form, contact your workplace representative or make an appointment with a volunteer if one is available at the links provided above.

Below is a template for how to fill out this form. In the description box (Question 5), you should include as much detail as possible about the problem you are trying to solve so that the person at EDD who reads the letter has all of the information that they need to help you. Some useful info could include: your full name, SSN, dates on which you submitted forms or attempted to contact EDD, and a description of any letters or communications you have received from EDD in the past. 

SEND EDD A TEMPLATE LETTER

  • In some circumstances, especially for more complex problems, you might want to write a letter to EDD instead of submitting a complaint form so that you can more fully explain the details of your case. Mail or fax the printed letter to EDD with copies of any relevant supporting documents attached.

We have developed some template letters to address common problems that UNITE HERE members have faced over the past few months, but we encourage you to adapt the language to your specific situation and provide as much detail as possible regarding your claim and attempts to contact EDD.  The EDD’s fax number is 866.215.9159

  • Click here to download a Template Letter form and access other resources.  

Applying or Re-Applying for Unemployment Benefits

You will need the following information:

  1. Email address
  2. Exact of your last workplace
  3. Immigration card number
  4. Social Security card (exact name and number)
  5. Driver’s License number or California ID number
  6. The name of your last supervisor