UNITE HERE! Local 40 members living in Prince George have won multiple contract victories across the city over the past six months. By supporting one another across several labour disputes, and with the support of allied unions and community members, Local 40 members have reached strong contract settlements that have improved the lives of hundreds […]
Victoria – UNITE HERE! Local 40 members in Victoria have been on a roll over the past few weeks, having secured not one, but two major contract victories in the last month. In late November, YYJ Airport food service workers secured a foundational contract that includes significant wage increases, a new pension, workload protection, and […]
VANCOUVER – Approximately 90 contracted airport food service workers could lose their jobs due to Vancouver Airport Authority’s recent decision to switch food service operators. The workers, represented by UNITE HERE Local 40, will have to reapply for the jobs or face being replaced by non-union workers earning minimum wage to perform the same work. […]
PRESS RELEASE New agreement includes a $3 increase and significant medical improvements. Contact: Octavian Cadabeschi Phone: 604-813-2105 E-mail: [email protected] Hotel workers at the Ramada Plaza in downtown Prince George have overwhelmingly ratified a new contract with their employer today. The agreement brings to an end a protracted labor dispute at the hotel and significantly increases […]
Vote Sheila! Every vote counts! Cast your vote at the locations below. Bring your Voting Card with you, or 2 pieces of ID including one with your address. For more information about voting please visit www.Elections.BC.ca. Voting Dates & Places Tues Jan 29th, 8am to 5pm Elections Office (#201 – 65 Front Street) Wed Jan 30th, 8am […]
2019 General Membership Meetings *Times & locations to be announced January 30th April 24th July 31st October 30th Union Dues Pursuant to Article 17, section 1(a) of the UNITE HERE Constitution there is a mandated $1.00 increase to dues for those who work 79 hours or less a month. The minimum dues will increase […]
UNITE HERE Local 40 files complaint with B.C. Human Rights Tribunal Richmond, BC – When the Four Points by Sheraton Vancouver Airport changed ownership a year ago, approximately 80% of the hotel staff were Chinese. The predominantly Chinese staff organized to join UNITE HERE Local 40, but within one year, management reduced the number of […]
Prince George – Today, Coast Hotel workers, represented by UNITE HERE Local 40, and their labour allies held a demonstration at the Coast Inn of the North against the company’s lockout threat. On Tuesday, Coast Hotels issued a 72-hour lockout notice at Coast Inn of the North, Coast Bastion in Nanaimo, and Coast Victoria Harbourside. […]
WHAT: UNITE HERE Local 40 hotel members at Coast Bastion Hotel are on a one-day strike. WHEN: Saturday, December 8, 2018; 6:30AM WHERE: Coast Bastion Hotel, 11 Bastion Street, Nanaimo, BC WHO: Approximately 100 hotel housekeepers, housemen, cooks, dishwashers, bartenders, food & beverage servers, front desk agents, bellman, maintenance workers and others. WHY: As of […]
PRESS RELEASE New agreement includes significant raises and improves staffing Contact: Octavian Cadabeschi Phone: 604-813-2105 E-mail: [email protected] Food service workers at Victoria International Airport (YYJ) represented by UNITE HERE Local 40 have ratified a new contract with the airport’s food service provider, Compass Group, by an overwhelming margin. The new agreement end the long, protracted […]