Entries by UNITE HERE Local 11

DTLA Hotel Workers Strike APSA Convention, Call For Boycott Until They Win Living Wage

Los Angeles:   Today, thousands of UNITE HERE Local 11 hotel workers at multiple properties walked out on strike fighting for wages to keep up with the rising cost of housing and a new contract. The strike comes as the citywide convention of  the American Political Science Association (APSA) begins on Wednesday in Los Angeles. Hundreds of APSA members have […]

CALLING FOR A BOYCOTT OF LA

“For those who are deciding on whether to hold your event in LA including FIFA and the Olympics, the choice is clear. On one side, there is the boundless greed and violent conduct of rapacious corporations.  On the other side, there is the sacrifice, solidarity and courage of these workers fighting for a living wage.  […]

Hotels’ Refusal to Pay Living Wage, Widespread Violence Against Strikers Leads to Boycott of Los Angeles; UNITE HERE Local 11 Members Tell Conventions to Stay Away From Strike-Ready Hotels

Los Angeles: Today, UNITE HERE Local 11 members, along with representatives from future citywide conventions and events, announced a boycott of Los Angeles, until the hotel industry pays a living wage and puts an end to violence against its striking members. The workers’ call for conventions to stay away from Los Angeles marks a major escalation in […]