We gathered with so many incredible people for a second training on Non-Violent Direct Action in Phoenix! Nearly 150 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 […]
Aramark at Arizona State University workers are an essential part of our university community. They are the baristas, food servers, dishwashers, catering servers, and cooks who serve our faculty, staff, and students across four campuses. Workers bravely walked out on strike in their fight for a fair contract with fair wages, affordable healthcare, and a […]
Phoenix City Council voted to improve heat protections for workers! Thank you to the entire council for voting unanimously to protect working people, and a special shoutout to everyone who turned out and put work in to make this happen. Read more here!
Since Sky Café took over the American Airlines food service contract at Sky Harbor in Phoenix, AZ, at least six workers allege they were not paid for all hours worked. As a result, six wage theft complaints have been filed with the Industrial Commission of Arizona. An additional complaint has been filed with the Arizona […]
Our union mobilized to LA City Hall over Airbnbs attempt to further convert our housing into hotels through the proposed Vacation Rentals Ordinance. Back in 2018, our union helped defeat this proposal—but they’re trying again through their so-called “SOS” campaign. We need to stay organized and keep fighting to protect housing for our families, not […]
As students return to campus for the spring semester, food service workers employed by Aramark at Arizona State University held a ‘Welcome Back’ picket at ASU’s Tempe campus to demand a fair contract, safe staffing levels, and respect on the job. The escalation came after ASU dining hall workers overwhelmingly voted to authorize a strike, […]
We shared some holiday joy with Universal Studios workers who received toys that were provided by Labor Community Services Los Angeles.
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 […]
Santa Monica leaders, workers, and community members gathered for a seasonal posada to advocate for below-market housing on Santa Monica Airport land. The event highlighted how Santa Monica can lead in developing housing as the region gets ready to host the Olympic & Paralympic Games, with the Fair Games coalition having called for the need […]
Food service workers employed by Aramark at ASU and the Phoenix Convention Center picketed at the ASU Downtown Phoenix campus to demand respect, better staffing, and a fair contract. ASU workers voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike on Nov 17.