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 […]
Vancouver, BC – UNITE HERE Local 40 has filed an unfair labour practices (ULP) complaint with the BC Labour Relations Board alleging that Paradies Lagardère intimidated and retaliated against workers and unlawfully interfered in a union organizing drive at Vancouver International Airport (YVR). The complaint outlines a series of incidents beginning November 14, 2025. This […]
Prince George, B.C. — Camp hospitality workers at the Blackwater Mine have ratified their first collective agreement with a unanimous vote, concluding months of negotiations and establishing significant improvements to wages and working conditions. The agreement covers approximately 77 ATCO Frontec employees, including housekeepers, cooks and other kitchen workers who staff the remote work camp […]
UNITE HERE Local 40 sent a letter on Friday to Jacksonville City Council, raising concerns about the Jacksonville Aviation Authority’s (JAA) partnership with airport concessions operator Paradies Lagardère. JAA will be awarding a new Retail Concessions contract on November 17th, for which Paradies is one of the applicants. The letter outlines a series of issues […]
Victoria, B.C. — After a historic 77 days on the picket line, through wind, rain, and a record-breaking tourist season, UNITE HERE Local 40 members at Coast Victoria Hotel & Marina by APA, have ratified a new collective agreement that delivers wage increases of up to 21% for hotel staff, marking a major victory for […]