Vancouver, BC — UNITE HERE Local 40 will host a press conference Friday morning at City Hall and urge Council to “stop the giveaways!” In a controversial 5 to 4 vote, ABC councillors approved a 50% expansion of slot machines at Parq Casino worth millions in exchange for crumbs – despite the casino owing $400,000 […]
Vancouver, BC – In a narrow 5-4 vote last night, Vancouver’s ruling ABC party approved a 50% expansion of slot machines at Parq Casino, allowing 300 additional machines despite strong opposition from residents and objections raised by a top Vancouver medical health official. Over 75 hospitality workers from UNITE HERE Local 40, along with community […]
List Highlights Responsible and Irresponsible Employers Vancouver, BC —With Vancouver preparing to host thousands of visitors during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a new report released today draws a clear line between airport concession operators at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) that uphold fair labour standards and living wages and those whose practices raise concerns. The […]
Board orders Remedial Certification of Union at EXchange Hotel Vancouver, BC — For the second time in less than a year, the British Columbia Labour Relations Board has ruled that an affiliate of Executive Group broke the law to prevent workers from freely choosing union representation. In a decision released January 2, 2026, the Board […]
VANCOUVER, BC — Hotel workers at the former Shangri-La Vancouver have secured a historic union contract that will raise wages for hotel workers to nearly $40 an hour by 2028, setting a new standard for hospitality jobs in Canada. The agreement affects approximately 90 workers who are represented by UNITE HERE Local 40. This is […]