The charges against SEIU-USWW President David Huerta have been dismissed by hte US Department of Justice. They tried to silence a union leader while he peacefully protested an ICE raid. They maced, tackled and arrested him. But did not succeed in silencing him. This is more than a legal victory. It is a victory for […]
Workers at the Kimpton La Peer in West Hollywood are asking for a fair process to organize a union. They were joined in the picket line by CLUE: Clergy and Laity United for Economic Justice, Chelsea Lee Byers and Stephen Post for West Hollywood City Council, Helen Krieger, Mark R. Edwards, Andrew Solomon, Westside Young […]
More than 500 cast members met for negotiations with Disney. The company failed to bring forth a productive economic wage proposal. Cast members also spoke out about how they felt working unsafe workloads and claimed they often times are forced to work in the “Red Zone” due to lack of staffing and space.
In Seattle members of UNITE HERE Local 8 have been on strike at the Embassy Suites for more than 30 days. Two of these workers came to LA to join Local 11 members to delegate management at the Courtyard LA Live demanding that the hotel in Seattle sign the contract and end the strike! Solidarity […]
Thank you to all SoFi workers for hosting 8 games of the World Cup, including the inaugural game of the US National Men’s Team and two games of the eventual World Champions, Spain! Days before the first match, these workers negotiated a major contract with incredible raises and protections against ICE. They won before the […]
“I’ve seen ‘We are not your minions’, ‘Don’t be a Grinch’, and ‘Universal runs on union power’ for months now,” the guest wrote. “Suddenly, I’m seeing ones that say ‘No more poverty wages’, so I figured things must have gotten worse if they stepped away from the cutesy messaging.”
Workers picketed the American Airlines terminal protesting their SkyChefs contract. These workers are fighting for quality healthcare at LAX!
Workers of Hudson at the Burbank Airport ratified their first union contract. These workers won raises, healthcare, pension, and the legal fund. This contract will cover 19 workers. Congratulations!
Congratulations to all elected leaders of Local 11 who where sworn in to serve for the next three years. CO-PRESIDENTS Ada Briceño Kurt Petersen Susan Minato EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENTS Karine Mansoorian (UNITE HERE Local 11) Martha Santamaria (UNITE HERE Local 11) VICE-PRESIDENTS Armando Garcia (Bonaventure) Beatriz Topete (UNITE HERE Local 11) Jose Luis Acosta (Westdrift) Marlene J. Mendoza […]
Host Harry Marino talks with Local 11 Co-President Kurt Petersen about how the union identified the World Cup as a moment of maximum leverage and secured top priorities for membership. Get a behind-the-scenes look into a masterclass in labor negotiating.