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 […]
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 […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 20, 2021 Vancouver, BC — Today, UNITE HERE Local 40 announced that a class action lawsuit has been filed against the Pan Pacific Vancouver on behalf of workers wrongfully terminated during the Covid-19 pandemic. The suit, which was filed on behalf of current and former hourly employees, alleges the hotel misled […]
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 […]
For Immediate Release Dec. 22, 2020 Vancouver, British Columbia — Will the Province live up to its promise of conditioning bailout relief on preserving tourism sector jobs? The province announced today that relief funds targeting tourism will be increased to $105 million but there are no details on whether this aid will be contingent on […]