Workers have ratified new agreement with 85% voting in favour Richmond, B.C. — After a 14-month strike, hotel workers at Sheraton Vancouver Airport have ratified a new collective agreement with their employer that secures living wages and stronger economic security. This brings an end to the strike and lifts the boycott of the Sheraton Vancouver […]
Airport food staff sets new standard at Canada’s #1 airport SSP Canada food workers at Vancouver International Airport (“YVR”) have voted 93% in favour of ratifying a groundbreaking collective agreement which achieves $25 living wages. This is the first contract for the workers, represented by UNITE HERE Local 40, which joined the union last year. […]
Vancouver – Workers at Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Vancouver Downtown have issued 72-hour strike notice to their employer. They join hundreds of other hotel workers across Downtown Vancouver who are demanding higher wages and better working conditions while the city’s hotels draw record-setting revenues. Room attendants, front desk agents, cooks, dishwashers and others at […]
“It takes $40/hour to live in Metro Vancouver!” Vancouver, BC – Room attendants, front desk agents, cooks, dishwashers and other workers at Hyatt Regency Vancouver walked off the job early this morning to launch a one-day strike. The workers are represented by UNITE HERE Local 40. While Hyatt charges guests between $500 to $1200 per […]
Press Conference to be held at 11am Hotel workers at Hyatt Regency Vancouver have launched a limited duration strike. UNITE HERE Local 40, which represents the workers, will hold a press conference this morning to address the strike action. When: Tuesday, July 16, 2024 Time: 11am Where: Hyatt Regency Vancouver, 655 Burrard Street, Vancouver BC […]