CFLPA Voices Support for Vancouver Hotel Workers Amid Labour Dispute As City Prepares to Host the 2024 Grey Cup Festival

Ahead of the highly anticipated 2024 Grey Cup Festival, the Canadian Football League Players’ Association (CFLPA) has voiced support for over 1,500 Vancouver hotel workers who are currently engaged in a labor dispute. The workers, represented by UNITE HERE Local 40, are fighting for a fair contract after years of service to the hospitality industry.

“The CFLPA stands in solidarity with UNITE HERE Local 40. Just as athletes deserve fair treatment and working conditions, so do the 1,500 hospitality workers fighting for a fair contract. They are essential to the wellbeing of our cities and will play a major role in a successful Grey Cup Festival in November.”

The association also called on Vancouver’s hotel industry to recognize the hard work of its employees during this critical time, urging hotel management to settle the dispute and agree to fair terms: “As Vancouver prepares to host thousands of fans, we urge the hotel industry to recognize the dignity and hard work of those who keep it running.”

While hotels such as the Hyatt Regency Vancouver, Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront, and the Westin Bayshore will be key players in welcoming fans from across the country, workers at these properties have been struggling with the rising costs of living. Despite record profits in the hotel sector, many workers continue to grapple with stagnant wages and difficult working conditions.

UNITE HERE Local 40, representing the hotel workers, has launched a petition asking those involved with the Grey Cup Festival to show their support. The petition calls on the Hotel Association of Vancouver to accept the workers’ proposal for a fair contract that reflects the vital role these workers play in Vancouver’s tourism success.

As the city prepares for the Grey Cup, Vancouver’s hotel workers are asking for respect, living wages, and improved working conditions. The outcome of this dispute will not only affect the workers’ livelihoods but also the success of one of Canada’s premier sporting events.

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Nate Holers [email protected] 250-889-7682

Michelle Travis, [email protected], 778-960-9785