MARTA ESQUIVEL
The companies have taken advantage of the pandemic to get richer, while we struggle to stay housed. I am fighting for that change, and that’s why I am on strike!
JENNIFER FLORES
Jennifer is a front desk supervisor at the InterContinental Los Angeles. Her mother has been a hotel housekeeper for over fifteen years. Jennifer she grew up going to union protests and marches. Now it’s her turn to take a stand!
More Perfect Union – Brenda Mendoza Profile
NEW: 15,000 hotel workers in LA are gearing up for the largest hotel strike in modern US history.
LA’s hotel industry is raking in more profits than before the pandemic but refuses to offer workers even a penny more, and many can't pay rent.
Workers are ready to shut LA down. pic.twitter.com/hXFYLYK1C4
— More Perfect Union (@MorePerfectUS) June 14, 2023
LUPITA ORTIZ
Lupita Ortiz has been a housekeeper at the Disneyland Hotel for over 15 years. She is also a member of Local 11’s Executive Board and a Delegate for the California Democratic Party.
ALICE STANFORD
Alice Stanford is a proud member of UNITE HERE Local 11. She is a banquet server at the JW Marriott and Ritz Carlton LA Live where she is also a shop steward. She is also Chair fo Trustees in the elected leadership of Local 11.
JOSE CALDERON
Jose Calderon is a houseman at The Line Hotel and a proud member of UNITE HERE Local 11. He is married and has two dogs and two kids. He also serves as a Trustee in the elected leadership of the local.