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British Columbia’s Union for Hotel and Hospitality Workers

News
June 8, 2026

Press Release: Hospitality Workers File Petition in Court Over Flawed Public Hearings on Major Rezoning Decisions

June 5, 2026

Press Release: YVR Airport Workers Rally for World Cup Bonus, $30 Wage, Job Security Ahead of FIFA World Cup

June 3, 2026

Union Condemns Council Vote Granting New Hotel Developer Incentive Amid Housing Crisis

June 1, 2026

Press Release: City Hall set to Consider New Developer Giveaways Amid Affordability Crisis

May 28, 2026

Press Release: Union and Community Delegation Delivers 2,000 Signatures Opposing Holborn Luxury Development  

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City Hall promised housing. It's time for them to City Hall promised housing. It's time for them to deliver. That's why we're launching a citywide campaign for housing, affordability, and accountability – to send a loud and clear message that residents MUST come first over hotel developers. Residents need homes. Workers need stability. Join us on July 9 at Vancouver City Hall to demand affordable housing now! RSVP: https://actionnetwork.org/forms/rsvp-for-july-9-action-at-city-hall
Does City Council even care about ordinary Vancouv Does City Council even care about ordinary Vancouver residents? 

They break for summer on July 28th. We know the plan: push through  mass rezonings and more luxury hotel projects before everyone's attention shifts to the October election. It’s time to send a clear message to Ken Sim and Council: Vancouver needs affordable housing now! 

Stay tuned to find out how YOU can help make that clear before July 28th.
UNITE HERE Local 40 held a press conference today UNITE HERE Local 40 held a press conference today to comment on a legal action filed by several hospitality workers against the City of Vancouver. They are seeking to overturn two major City of Vancouver rezoning decisions after being denied a meaningful opportunity to participate in the public hearing process. 

"When workers register to speak, wait for hours, and are not given the opportunity to be heard, the message they receive is that City Hall is listening to developers, while ordinary people are left on mute," said Zailda Chan, President of UNITE HERE Local 40.
YVR airport concession workers rallied yesterday f YVR airport concession workers rallied yesterday for a World Cup Bonus, $30 an hour, and job security. "Too many airport workers are juggling two or three jobs to make ends meet. The World Cup will generate wealth for FIFA, the city, and the Airport Authority, but what about those who serve them? Workers deserve their fair share," said Gulzar Grewal, UNITE HERE Local 40 Vice-President.
Today, YVR Airport concession workers and allies r Today, YVR Airport concession workers and allies rallied for a $30/hour wage and stronger job security protections for frontline workers as they prepare to welcome the 2026 FIFA World Cup. 

Last month, a petition signed by 1,500 airport workers was delivered to the Vancouver Airport Authority calling for a $1,000 World Cup bonus.  At a time when YVR Airport is breaking records, those who showcase Vancouver to tourists everyday  want to earn enough to live in the city they love.

#yvr #FairWages #worldcup2026 #stablejobs
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It's another developer bonanza at City Hall. How m It's another developer bonanza at City Hall. How many giveaways can they squeeze into one meeting?

Tuesday's Council agenda includes:

🏠 Expanded Empty Homes Tax exemptions
🏨 Another incentive for hotel developers 
🏗️ 7 residential projects that could displace renters in 158 units 
📉 A project with reduced social housing units and more condos
💰⬇️ 10 major projects with no Community Amenity Contributions
❌ No public comment allowed on development projects before regular Council meeting

Meanwhile affordability remains out of reach for too many Vancouver residents.

Sign the petition to City Hall demanding projects that deliver real affordability, not more incentives to build more of what we don't need. See link in bio.
Today, we delivered a message to development giant Today, we delivered a message to development giant Holborn Group: we need affordable housing in Vancouver, not more luxury hotels and condos! Over 2,000 people, and counting, have signed our petition to oppose this “supertall” luxury project in the heart of downtown. City Hall may try to push this through Council in July, ahead of the municipal election.

Holborn, known for displacing low-income residents in Little Mountain and neglect of the former SRO at historic 500 Dunsmuir House, could displace over a dozen independent businesses currently at the proposed site. 

A project this massive deserves equally serious public scrutiny. City Hall should pause any vote on Holborn's proposal until after the election. Let the people decide whether this is the direction we want for our city. Sign the petition in our bio!
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