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Archive for category: IN THE NEWS

FIGHT BACK! NEWS!: Disney workers take to the streets to demand raises and benefits

Ines Guzman, a Disney hotel worker, stated, “We are fighting for a good workload. The workload is so heavy for us at Disney, we have people getting injured because it’s so bad.” Guzman also said “It’s hard for us to get breaks, because for me, I’m a lead, so I have to cover half a tower, and have to cover 55 rooms. So, we can’t take breaks because how would we cover that. We work at a fast pace and we can get hurt.” Guzman continued, “The Injuries are lower back, shoulders, arms and knees.”

 

KNX NEWS: Unionized workers at Jonathan Club in DTLA vote to authorize strike

“This is a club that has the wealthiest people in Los Angeles who are its members. They can afford to pay this,” said Kurt Petersen, co-president of UNITE HERE Local 11. “Many of those members are not only in this club, but they have second and third homes and you know, when our members can’t afford one home, that’s just not acceptable.”

FOX 11: Disneyland hotel workers protest during D23 weekend: ‘No Magic in Our Paychecks’

Hundreds of Disneyland Resort hotel workers rallied near Harbor Boulevard and Convention Way during D23 weekend.

Union representatives with UNITE HERE Local 11 state that contract negotiations with Disney have yielded little progress after months of talks.

Those protesting included cast members, including cooks, dishwashers, and room attendants.

Daily Pilot: Anaheim Marriott union wins $2.75 million settlement in recalled workers’ case

“When workers stand together, accountability is possible,” Ada Briceño, co-president of Unite Here Local 11, said during a press conference. “Behind this settlement are families who struggle to pay rent, put food on the table and make ends meet. While this cannot erase those hardships, it delivers long overdue justice to every employee. The message is simple: respect workers and follow the law.”

Flying Food Group: Press Tsunami Over Alleged Health Violations





In-flight catering workers the Flying Food Group kitchen in LA reported exposure to cockroaches, mold, maggots, and excessive heat while preparing in-flight meals for flights leaving LAX. And—of course—the press worldwide went nuts over it! Here’s a sample of the coverage.

VOICE of OC: OC Supervisors and Developer at Odds over Dana Point Harbor Remodel

“It’s imperative that they have worker retention that will safeguard them when this specific project is finalized so workers can come back,” Ada Briceño, co-president of UNITE HERE Local 11, said in a interview. “If John Wayne (Airport) already has worker retention and it’s a county-owned property, then we also need to make sure that the Dana Point hotel also has worker retention.”

VOICE OF OC: Anaheim Marriott Pays Nearly $3 Million to Laid-Off Workers After Alleged Labor Law Violation

“When the pandemic hit, I was laid off without warning and without being given a reason why. I waited for a call back to resume work once the pandemic ends but I did not get a call back,” Roberto Medina, a maintenance engineer from Anaheim who worked at the hotel for about 10 years,  said at a press conference in Spanish.

WORKER VICTORY: AZ ELECTEDS CALL ON ARAMARK TO TAKE ACTION!

The Industrial Commission of Arizona has found in favor of four airline catering workers alleging unpaid wages from Aramark. The workers, who are refugees from Sudan and Afghanistan, are estimated to be owed more than $2,500 in total.

The original charges were filed in February, and the case highlights why wage enforcement matters, especially for workers who are often the most vulnerable.

Thank you to Brian Garcia and Lauren Kuby for taking the lead and writing to Aramark about these wage complaints and always standing with workers!

VICTORY AT THE BEVERLY HILTON

Forty-seven workers at The Beverly Hilton who are being displaced by renovations at their hotel are receiving severance packages totaling over $6.6 million! Sixteen other workers were reassigned to new classifications and were able to keep their jobs at the hotel. All thanks to their union contract!

BREAKING NEWS: ALL CHARGES AGAINST DAVID HUERTA HAVE BEEN DISMISSED

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 every worker who speaks up for justice, dignity, and the right to organize.