UNITE HERE Local 11
Next Official Membership Meetings
Orange County Office
Wednesday, 07/15/26 — 10 am and 5 pm
13252 Garden Grove Blvd
Garden Grove CA 92843
Main Office
Thursday, 07/16/26 — 10 am and 5 pm
464 S Lucas Avenue
Pearl Daniels Hall
Los Angeles, CA 90017
The hall is downstairs; please ask for accessible entrance
Arizona Office
Thursday, 07/16/26 — 10 am and 5 pm
1021 S 7th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85007
CHECK OUT ALL OUR UNION HIGHLIGHTS!
Solidarity with the striking workers of locals 8, 26, and 274
Solidarity with our union sisters and brothers who went on strike June 22 at the Embassy Suites Seattle Downtown and the Sheraton Downtown Philadelphia, two FIFA World Cup cities where workers are fighting for dignity, fair wages, and to keep ICE out. Stay strong comrades, and hold the line!
On June 25 at 3:00 a.m., concession workers at Rhode Island’s T. F. Green International Airport went on strike. People from all over the world are traveling to Providence for the World Cup. But before watching the soccer matches, they are encountering picket lines at the airport of workers fighting for a better life. We stand with you, strikers! Sí se puede!
We are keeping an eye on th Areas concession workers at Boston Logan International Airport who have authorized a strike and are on strike alert!
Victory at the Greek Theater
The superb new contract for the workers at the Greek Theatre includes an across the board wage increase for non-tipped workers of $10. Cashiers and servers won a $5 an hour raise. Starting in October Greek Theatre workers will be covered by the our excellent Local 11 Health and Dental Insurance!
On subcontracting, we won a cap that shrinks every year, cutting the maximum allowable subcontracted hours by 50% with enforceable penalties: every hour Legends subcontracts over the cap costs them a full Prep Cook wage plus all benefits, and we decide where that money goes.
Ended the Non-Profit Operator in the stands which adds 30 new union jobs starting in the 2027 season.
Cooks and cashiers at the Franklin Market and Cafe became part of the Greek Theatre bargaining unit and are now covered with the same raises, benefits, and rights. Franklin Cafe cooks won a $14 an hour raise!
Aost importantly, the contract expires on April 30, 2028, joining 20,000 Local 11 members for maximum leverage heading into the Games.
WE MAKE THE WORLD CUP HAPPEN
Standing with Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs
Michele who is a restaurant worker at the Phoenix Point Hilton in Phoenix joined Gov. Katie Hobbs and other elected leaders and community to celebrate the passing of a new state budget that included no tax on tips or overtime! That means more money in hands of working people. This was possible because of the amazing leaders that our union helped get elected.
LAX: Two New Contract Ratifications
Workers in LAX at both Soto & Sanchez / I Love LA and SoCal Concessions ratified new contracts that will bring over $10 in raises, more money to maintain their free family healthcare, and big increases in their pension.
The new contract for Soto & Sanchez / I Love LA covers about 30 workers and was ratified on June 22. The new contract for Jackmont / SoCal Concessions covers around 90 workers and was ratified May 11. Congratulations, to ev eryone involved… and sí se puede!
CAPITAL & MAIN: Did Los Angeles City Hall Blink by Delaying the Olympic Wage?
LA PRIDE
It was an honor for local 11 members and staff to march in this year’s LA Pride parade along with and all our allied unions, community groups, faith groups, queer groups, —and even our public utilities companies!
ACTION: Fast Profits, Furious Workers at Universal Studios
NBCUniversal is raking in the profits. In 2024, its theme parks division alone made $2.9 billion, enough to pay one of its parent company’s CEOs $33.9 million.
NYT — The Athletic: SoFi Stadium workers given ‘Kick ICE Out’ buttons by union ahead of USMNT-Paraguay
“These workers are hospitality professionals. Their job is to welcome guests and provide world-class service to every fan who walks through the gates. But it’s hard to create a welcoming environment when workers and their communities are living in fear. They’re wearing this button because they want a World Cup that’s safe and welcoming for everyone at SoFi.
“No employer, no stadium operator, and not even FIFA gets to take away workers’ voices when it comes to the safety of their families and communities. And from what we’re hearing, fans love the message too. Some are even asking for the buttons.”
Mother Jones: The World Cup’s First Score: Union 1, Owners 0
In a 99-1 vote Wednesday night, food and beverage workers staffing Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium for the FIFA Men’s World Cup ratified an agreement that includes better wages and protections around immigration enforcement—a high-profile labor victory after months of dispute over poor pay and work without a contract amid huge employer revenues.
VICTORY AT SOFI STADIUM
Just days before the opening matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, approximately food and beverage workers at SoFi Stadium have ratified a historic new contract with Legends Hospitality by an overwhelming 99% vote. The contract will go into effect immediately.
SEVEN DAYS IN JUNE
Local 11 Co-President Susan Minato spoke at the LA action of the “Seven Days in June” to draw attention to the devastating cuts to healthcare funding that will come into effect after the midterm elections.
The week of coordinated actions across the US and Canada was organized by a coalition of unions and community organizations including UNITE HERE International Union and Cleve Jones, a longtime advocate for healthcare for the LGBTQ community.
The LA event where our Co-President Susan Minato spoke was hosted by Richard Zaldivar of the Wall Las Memorias. For more information about the the Seven Days in June campaign visit the website sevendaysinjune.org.