Entries by Daria Ovide

Remembering Reverend James Lawson

From the 1950’s lunch counter sit-ins demanding racial integration in Nashville to today’s worker demonstrations for respect here in Los Angeles, Reverend James M. Lawson Jr. taught us all to be leaders of a movement of love.

PRESS RELEASE: UNITE HERE Local 11 Sues City of Irvine Alleging Violation of Public Records Act

The City has refused to disclose information about employer applications for waivers from Hotel Worker Protection Ordinance, which protects housekeepers from assault and overly burdensome workloads FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 06/14/2024 CONTACT: Josh Nuni | (213) 293-9797 | [email protected] Irvine, Calif.: Yesterday, UNITE HERE Local 11 filed a lawsuit against the City of Irvine, alleging that […]

Your Rights to Organize

You have the right to organize and form a union at your workplace. Learn more and exercise your rights today!

PRESS RELEASE: FIVE MORE! Including Viceroy, Le Méridien Delfina, Hampton Inn, and Courtyard Santa Monica Sign with UNITE HERE Local 11, Raising the Total to 46 Agreements

Hotels operated by Aimbridge Hospitality and the Hotel Figueroa remain focal points of labor dispute Santa Monica, Calif.: Today, workers at the Hampton Inn Santa Monica, Courtyard Santa Monica, Viceroy Santa Monica, Le Méridien Delfina, and the Sheraton Four Points LAX became the latest hotels to sign the historic accord agreeing to the life-changing wages, […]