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UNITE HERE Local 11–ARIZONA

UNITE HERE Local 11 has been raising the standard for Arizona hospitality workers since 1912. We represent 2,000 workers in hotels, restaurants, airport concessions, and in-flight catering. Our members include many of the cooks, dishwashers, restaurant and banquet servers, bell staff, and room cleaners who welcome and take care of guests to our state.

Formerly known as Local 631, UNITE HERE Local 11 in Arizona is affiliated with the UNITE HERE International union, which represents hundreds of thousands of workers in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico.

The hospitality workers of UNITE HERE provide the very best customer service while fighting to secure the wages and benefits we deserve and a real voice on the job.

Today that work continues, as workers at Arizona’s airports and union hotels negotiate new contracts, push for the opportunity for workers across the state to choose a union, and participate in community and political campaigns to raise the standard of living for working families in Arizona.

MEMBER BENEFITS

As a member of UNITE HERE Local 11, you and members of your family can take advantage of the services offered by our sister organization, Central Arizonans for a Sustainable Economy (CASE), to become US citizens. CASE’s Immigration and Worker Center was inaugurated in 2015 to help immigrant and refugee workers participate more fully in the economic and social life of our community. Programs offered by the Center have included:

  • Assistance applying for health insurance and expanded Medicaid offered through the provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA)
  • Assistance applying for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
  • Naturalization services, including application (N-400) preparation assistance, help securing fee waivers and no-interest loans to pay the application fee, and civics and English classes to aid aspiring citizens in preparing for the Citizenship exam.

We look forward to expanding the number of working families served by these programs, and to expanding the Center’s offerings in coming years.

LEGAL FUND

In many Local 11 contracts, workers have negotiated a benefit designed to provide some legal services free of charge. Through an employer contribution, workers and their dependents can receive free assistance with immigration services, housing issues, divorce, adoption and other services. There are no deductibles or co-payments, and there are no limitations on covered services.

What services are provided?

Consumer matters (advice with creditors, small claims actions)
Social Security benefits
Personal bankruptcy
Real estate matters
Landlord–tenant disputes (rent increases, rent control, eviction)
Wills
Criminal misdemeanors
Family law
Immigration (consultation, work permit renewal I-765, green card renewal or replacement, citizenship application, consular processing, affidavit of support I-864, visas, legalization, asylum, DACA, etc.)
Power of Attorney
Notary services
Miscellaneous services (power of attorney, notary, translation of immigration documents, etc.)
Court costs and filling fees

How do I consult an attorney?
Contact Ms. Veronica Aguilar at the offices of Hadsell, Stormer & Renick LLP by calling (626) 773 3214 to arrange an appointment. Be sure to identify yourself as a participant in the legal fund of UNITE HERE Local 11.

Contact: Hadsell, Stormer & Renick LLP

250 E. 1st St., Suite 1201
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 785-6999
Office hours:
Monday – Friday
9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
www.hadsellstormer.com

UNION PROPERTIES IN ARIZONA

HOTELS

  • Pointe Hilton Resort
    7677 North 16th Street
    Phoenix, AZ 85020
    Phone: 602-997-2626
  • Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel
    340 North 3rd Street
    Phoenix, AZ 85004
    Phone: 602-262-2500
  • The Westin Phoenix Downtown
    333 North Central Avenue
    Phoenix, AZ 85004
    Phone: 602-429-3500
  • Renaissance Phoenix Downtown
    50 East Adams Street
    Phoenix, AZ 85004
    Phone: 602-333-0000
  • Tempe Mission Palms
    60 E Fifth Street
    Tempe, AZ 85281
    Phone: 480-894-1400

PHOENIX SKY HARBOR AIRPORT CONCESSIONS OPERATED BY:

  • HMSHost
  • SSP America

TUCSON AIRPORT CONCESSIONS OPERATED BY:

  • Delaware North

IN-FLIGHT CATERING:

  • Sky Chefs

UNIVERSITIES:

  • Arizona State University (ASU)
    1151 South Forest Ave
    Tempe, AZ 85281

CONVENTION CENTERS:

  • Phoenix Convention Center
    100 North 3rd Street
    Phoenix, AZ 85004

Phoenix Non-Violence Direct Action Training

We are so proud to have gathered with so many incredible people for a training on Non-Violent Direct Action, this time in Phoenix! Nearly 400 activists, workers, elected leaders, and community partners came together to ground ourselves and commit together to the practice of nonviolent direct action, built on the foundation of Reverend James Lawson Jr.’s teachings. Freedom is a constant struggle, but in the words of the 6th principle of nonviolence: “Nonviolence believes the universe is on the side of justice. The moral arc bends toward justice — but only when we push, together, with discipline and faith.”

ARAMARK WORKERS ARE READY TO FIGHT FOR A FAIR CONTRACT!

Aramark workers from the Arizona State University campuses travelled to the Arizona Board of Regents last week to talk with board members about their upcoming contract negotiations. Workers’ contract with Aramark expired in August of this year, and we will not stand for anything less than a fair contract and we are prepared to fight for it.

SKY CAFE: HIRE LAID OFF WORKERS!

LSG Sky Chef’s workers at Sky Harbor Airport are facing mass layoffs after their employer lost the contract with American Airlines. Sky Cafe, the replacement contractor, has not committed to hiring the hundreds of laid-off workers. Workers held a press conference urging the Phoenix City Council to take any and all steps to protect workers’ jobs.

Tucson Non-Violence Direct Action Training

So many organizers, community members, and faith leaders came out for our Nonviolent Direct Action Training in Tucson! People came from all backgrounds and all different levels of organizing to meet others fighting the good fight and to study “the science of how you create a world that practices truth, justice, and compassion,” as Reverend Lawson would say!

We’re excited to bring this training to Phoenix at the end of September, so stay tuned to hear how to participate! You can click here to see all the pictures form the training.

 

ABC 15 ARIZONA: Union alleges Sky Chefs employee retaliated against for blowing whistle on unsafe conditions

“Unite Here Local 11 says LSG Sky Chefs employee Filiberto Lares was suspended over a “safety issue” and given a warning. The suspension comes just weeks after Lares complained to city leaders that the AC was not properly functioning in their airline-catering trucks and the same day the union organized a protest at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.”

WELCOME TO THE UNION

Congratulations to workers at Desert Diamond Arena, Hudson at Sky Harbor Airport, Talking Stick Resort Amphitheater, Ontario Convention Center, and Toyota Arena workers on joining the union!

DAVID BORG FROM THE TEMPE MISSION PALMS

“Because thats what we have to do, that’s at the heart of this movement, fighting for our community.” David Borg is a Shop Steward at the Tempe Mission palms in Tempe, AZ.

STRIKE ALERT: Hundreds of Food and Beverage Workers at Sky Harbor Airport Walk Out Over Contract Dispute

Phoenix, AZ – Hundreds of food and beverage workers employed by SSP America at Sky Harbor Airport walk out on strike. Cashiers, cooks, bartenders, servers, dishwashers, and baristas from well-known airport eateries, such as Matt’s Big Breakfast, Pita Jungle, Dunkin’ Donuts, and Four Peaks Brewing Co., are on strike for better wages and benefits and plan to hold picket lines at the terminals. 

SSP America is contracted by the City of Phoenix to operate food and beverage concessions at the city-owned airport. The contractor employs over 400 workers in both terminals, both pre-and post-security. 

Workers’ collective bargaining agreement with SSP America expired on May 31st. Despite the union’s proposals during negotiations, the company has not made significant movement on much-needed wage increases, health insurance contributions, and working conditions. 

Last month, SSP America was also the subject of two complaints with the Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health (ADOSH) reporting what appeared to be rats at Dunkin’ Donuts and cockroaches at Matt’s Big Breakfast and Pei Wei. Per their lease contract with the City of Phoenix, SSP America is responsible for exterminating and preventing the presence of rodents and other vermin within the premises. 

In addition, workers filed multiple federal labor charges against SSP America alleging unlawful disciplinary actions, unilateral changes, and unlawful surveillance. 

Workers, represented by UNITE HERE Local 11, voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike based on the company’s alleged unfair labor practices and inadequate contract offers on September 1st.

Phoenix Convention Center Ratifies a New Contract

Phoenix Convention Center employees ratified a great contract with Aramark on March 24th with victories like affordable & high-quality union health insurance, Catering Service Workers are up to $20/ hr, and over $4 in raises for all classifications by Feb 2025.

2022 ARIZONA MIDTERMS THANK YOU VIDEO

As the largest field operation in Arizona, UNITE HERE Local 11 and Worker Power were crucial in bringing Senator Kelly and Governor Hobbs over the finish line. Our 400 canvassers were hard at work knocking on over 750,000 doors since late summer, and talking to 120,000 voters. Thank you to everyone who joined us.