Petition alleges City Council approved new hotel development incentive after being wrongly told provincial law required it Vancouver, BC — UNITE HERE Local 40 has filed a petition in the Supreme Court of British Columbia seeking judicial review of the City of Vancouver’s decision to grant hotel developers a new density bonus that was approved […]
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 […]