Social Media Toolkit for Allies Supporting the UNITE HERE Local 11 Hardship Fund
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The wildfires around LA have destroyed the homes or displaced 20+ UNITE HERE Local 11 members. Donate to the union’s Hardship Fund today to help them get the immediate economic relief they need #1u #LAfires unitehere11.org/hardship
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More than 20 UNITE HERE Local 11 members have lost their homes to wildfires or are facing long-term displacement. They need relief and economic support immediately. Please contribute to the UNITE HERE Local 11 Hardship Fund to allow us to respond to the immediate needs of our members. unitehere11.org/hardship
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More than 20 UNITE HERE Local 11 members have lost their homes to the wildfires or are facing long-term displacement. These numbers could grow. And even as the fires force whole communities to find sanctuary in local hotels, some of these same UNITE HERE Local 11 members have been providing hospitality during this traumatic moment. Please support hospitality workers most affected by the fires by donating to the UNITE HERE Local 11 Hardship Fund. unitehere11.org/hardship
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LA County Fire Safety & Relief
(PARA ESPAÑOL APRIETE AQUÍ)
FIRE STATUS
Fire emergency updates from Los Angeles County: https://lacounty.gov/emergency/
SAFETY
SHELTER
Red Cross disaster relief shelters
List of California homeless shelters (solo en inglés)
FOOD
Find free food through the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank
FOR IMMIGRANTS
View this post on Instagram
Guide to disaster assistance services for immigrant Californians from the California Department of Social Services
HEALTH
Smoke exposure in the workplace (PDF)
Air quality information: https://www.airnow.gov
Crisis counseling from the federal mental health help line: call or text 1-800-985-5990
BILLS
Apply for financial help from Labor Community Services
LA Times article on paying bills when you are evacuated
FOR RENTERS
Disaster information for tenants from the LA County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs
Tenants’ rights clinics on Zoom every Saturday at 10 AM from the Coalition for Economic Survival
Disaster relief for renters from the federal Small Business Administration
Report unsafe living conditions in rental housing in the City of Los Angeles
People who live in apartments can also call call (866) 557-7368
People who live in rented houses or condos can also call (866) 524-2845
Report housing violations to the County of Los Angeles by making an appointment or calling (800) 593-8222 (open Monday–Friday, 8 AM–4:30 PM)
UNEMPLOYMENT
Federal Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is available, even to people who might not usually qualify for unemployment.
Call California EDD at 1-833-998-2284
(para español: 1-855-964-0634 | other languages: 1-800-300-5616)
Open Mon–Fri, 8AM–5PM
POWER, GAS & WATER
LADWP maps showing where power and water are out
RIGHTS AT WORK
Graphic showing some of your fire safety rights at work
FEDERAL DISASTER RELIEF
Apply for federal disaster relief from FEMA
INSURANCE CLAIMS
Top 10 tips for wildfire claimants from the California Insurance Commissioner
If your home was UNINSURED, call the California Department of Insurance at 800-927-4357 to set up a consultation
LOANS
Disaster loans from the federal Small Business Administration
TAX RELIEF
Apply for tax relief from the Los Angeles County Assessor
OTHER RESOURCES
Excellent list by the City of Los Angeles Economic and Workforce Development Department
City of Los Angeles disaster recovery center and other great resources
California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services
Resource map from LA Fire Mutual Aid Resources
Find resources if you are affected by the Los Angeles County fires: 211la.org
Resource list from the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor
Resources compiled with help from the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, Labor Community Services, the Coalition for Economic Survival (CES), Senator María Elena Durazo, Assemblymember Jessica Caloza, the UCLA Labor Center, the California Federation of Teachers, the City of Los Angeles, the County of Los Angeles, CalFire, United Policyholders, Nina Grayson, and many others.
Measure L Update
December 14, 2024
BREAKING: Disney has agreed to a $233 million settlement in the Measure L living wage case! As part of the settlement, cast members at the Resort will receive:
- 100% of their back wages, including overtime payments, minus the usual tax withholdings
- 10% interest on back wages and overtime pay
- 100% of 401(k) matching contributions Disney would have made based on the Measure L rates plus 10% interest
- Additional penalty payments
This settlement is the largest class action wage theft case in California history, and would not have been possible without cast members’ willingness to fight for what they deserve from Disney. Workers, our fellow unions, and community members, fought hard for Measure L, Anaheim’s minimum wage law, in 2018, so resort area workers who make the magic for guests from around the world would have a living wage.
Throughout these five years, we’ve shown we’re stronger together and when we are united we can ensure Disney workers are treated with dignity and are respected for their work.
This settlement agreement now goes to the court to get the judge’s approval. After that, members in the class will get an individual notice with the amount you will be receiving from the settlement. If there are no appeals from class members, payments are expected in about July 2025.
You can contact the law firms in charge of the case at (888) 654-6156.
