FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 3, 2020 Vancouver, BC — On Wednesday, hundreds of laid-off hospitality workers in a caravan of cars honking horns and chanting on foot participated in a demonstration urging provincially and federally elected leaders to ensure employers rehire, not replace, laid-off workers as the economy recovers. With workers facing long-term layoffs in […]
Vancouver—Hospitality workers, members of UNITE HERE Local 40, will participate in a car caravan demonstration calling on provincially and federally elected leaders to ensure employers rehire—not replace—laid-off workers as the economy recovers. Over 90% of workers in B.C.’s hospitality industry are laid off due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As hotels and other hospitality businesses begin […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 12, 2020 Kitimat, BC — On Monday night, camp workers at Horizon North Crossroads Lodge overwhelmingly ratified a historic union contract with 97% voting in favour. The agreement will provide 100 percent employer-paid air travel and health care, pension, housekeeping workload protections, seniority, recall rights, and raises that will increase some […]
The Local 40 Hardship Fund is now taking applications! This Fund was established by UNITE HERE Local 40 to assist members who have encountered financial and related difficulties as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Before applying, please ensure: you are a hospitality worker (you do not need to be a union member to be […]
Questions about applying for Employment Insurance Your Medical Benefits FAQ COVID-19 Resource Guide Booklet for Local 40 Members Quick Links: BC Covid-19 Symptom Self Assessment Tool Community Savings Credit Union – 6 Month Interest-Free Line of Credit BC Hydro Customer Crisis Fund Job-protected leave: Workers can take unlimited unpaid leave if they are unable to […]