Analysis finds hotel approvals are outpacing affordable housing, even as World Cup demand falls short and voters overwhelmingly prioritize homes over hotels A new report released today by UNITE HERE Local 40 raises serious questions about Vancouver City Hall’s push to fast-track hotel development while the city’s housing affordability crisis continues to worsen. The report, […]
Vancouver, BC – Four hospitality workers have filed a judicial review seeking to overturn two major City of Vancouver rezoning decisions after being denied a meaningful opportunity to participate in the public hearing process. The workers are members of UNITE HERE Local 40. The petition challenges City Council’s approval of the citywide “Fast Track” rezoning […]
VANCOUVER, BC —Dozens of YVR Airport concession workers, represented by UNITE HERE Local 40, held a rally at the airport yesterday calling for a $30 wage and stronger job security protections as they prepare to welcome visitors attending the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The rally comes after workers delivered a petition signed by more than […]
Vancouver, BC — UNITE HERE Local 40 is condemning Vancouver City Council’s decision at the public hearing on June 2 to approve a new development incentive for downtown hotels as part of a package of zoning changes tied to provincial housing legislation. While the amendments were presented as necessary to comply with Bill 16 mandates […]
Vancouver, BC – While hospitality workers and working families are feeling squeezed by the lack of affordability in Vancouver, City Council will consider proposals at its upcoming regular Council meeting and Public Hearing on June 2 that may continue a troubling trend: developers receive additional benefits, flexibility, and exemptions, while affordable housing and community benefits […]