Local 11 members win. A lot. We are more than 32,000 workers across Southern California and Arizona, and we campaign constantly to improve our workplaces, organize new workers, and build power for working people in our communities. Check out these highlights from our union’s recent victories and learn about all the different ways we are getting stronger in a union.
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PETITION TO TAX OVERPAID CEOS
It’s time for the richest CEOs to pay more taxes. Ask your shop steward or organizer how you can sign the petition, and help your family sign, too.
FIRST BARGAINING SESSION FOR THE 2026 DISNEY CONTRACT FIGHT
Over 200 cooks, servers, bartenders, dishwashers, room attendants, front desk agents, and other Disney cast members gathered for our first bargaining session for our 2026 contract fight.
PICKET LINE AT THE LONG BEACH YACHT CLUB
Nothing like a Sunday afternoon picket at the Long Beach Yacht Club! Workers united for a better contract!
STANDING WITH OUR UNION SISTERS AND BROTHERS OF LOCAL 17 IN MINNEAPOLIS
Thousands of people came together to stand against ICE at the MSP Airport in Minneapolis. Nearly 100 clergy put their bodies on the line in an act of civil disobedience, praying for our brothers and sisters of Local 17 who have been detained and holding their names and faces high. We stand in solidarity with Local 17 and all the people of Minneapolis.
OCCUPY AT THE JONATHAN CLUB IN DTLA
After being more than a year without a contract, workers at the Jonathan Club in DTLA decided to occupy the street by the club to tell management that they are ready to fight for a fair new contract!
WORKERS AT THE SHERATON FAIRPLEX WIN THEIR FIRST UNION CONTRACT
MEET WORKER LEADER LUCIAN RAIU
Lucian is a leader who worked at Private Suites, a private terminal in LAX. He began organizing his coworkers to unionize in order to improve their working conditions and gain transparency regarding their tips. Lucian was subsequently fired. Instead of being discouraged, he felt even more empowered and continued organizing outside of work. Thanks to his leadership, nearly 100 new members were unionized. Lucian didn’t stop there and began working for the union as an organizer to unionize a second group of workers that the company refused to recognize. Thanks to his persistence and determination, the company has now agreed to recognize this second group of workers. Bravo, Lucian!
WELCOME TO THE UNION FAIRMONT BREAKERS WORKERS!
Sky Cafe Workers File Wage Theft Complaints
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 Attorney General’s Office alleging that at least five workers were effectively paid below Arizona’s minimum wage. Workers are calling for a thorough investigation into the allegations, accountability for any violations found, and stronger worker protections for companies operating at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport.
UNION VICTORY: THELMA GOT HER JOB BACK!
Protecting Housing for Working People, NOT Corporations!
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 for corporate short-term rental profits.
LA TIMES: L.A. unions push new tax on companies with ‘overpaid’ CEOs
The so-called Overpaid CEO Tax initiative was announced at a rally outside Elon Musk’s Tesla Diner featuring union workers holding signs that read “Taxing greed to pay for what we need,” and a cartoon cutout of a boss carrying money bags and puffing a fat cigar.
“It’s high time the rich paid more taxes,” said Kurt Petersen, co-president of Unite Here Local 11, which represents airport and hotel employees.
Aramark Workers at Arizona State University Host ‘Welcome Back” Picket for Students
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, escalating their fight with Aramark. With their contract expired and negotiations ongoing, workers warn that they could walk out at any moment if the company fails to reach a fair agreement.
DOÑA SALUD GOT HER SHIFT BACK!
Doña Salud, who is 83, is returning to her morning shift!
Last year Flying Food Group gave Doña Salud a shift that ended at midnight, and as someone who is 83 and has to take multiple buses to get to and from work every day, it was tremendously exhausting.
After her dish department got together and organized a successful shift bid on her behalf, justice was served!