Entries by Michelle Travis

PRESS RELEASE: Frontline LNG Janitors Reach Historic Union Contract

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 17, 2021 3-year deal includes health and safety protections, and First Nations hiring commitments secured Kitimat, BC — Industrial janitors at the LNG Canada Kitimat site, represented by UNITE HERE Local 40,  have ratified a standard-setting union contract with Gitxaala Horizon North Services LP. The agreement includes a commitment to hire […]

BREAKING: Hilton Vancouver Metrotown Hotel Workers Issue 72-hour Strike Notice

For Immediate Release February 12, 2021 Unequal women prepare to strike over mass firings Vancouver – Today, Hilton Vancouver Metrotown hotel workers have voted overwhelmingly in favour of a strike with 97% in support.  UNITE HERE Local 40 which represents the Hilton issued the 72-hour strike late this afternoon. This move comes after Hilton Metrotown […]

PRESS RELEASE: Pan Pacific Hotel Workers Vote to Join UNITE HERE Local 40

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Unequal women leading fight to save their hotel jobs as industry recovers Vancouver, BC — Workers from the luxury Pan Pacific Hotel at Vancouver Convention Centre East have voted strongly in favour of joining UNITE HERE Local 40.  Nearly 75% of workers voted to form a union as the hotel attempts to […]

2021 Membership Meetings

Membership meetings for 2021 occur as follows:  Wednesday January 27th Wednesday April  28th Wednesday  July 28th Wednesday October 27th Meetings are regularly held at 5 pm at the union office in downtown Vancouver and all members are welcome. However, due to COVID-19 our meetings are now online until further notice. For more details on virtual membership […]