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 […]
Press Coverage by Marcus Fitzgerald from News 1130. VANCOUVER (News 1130) — A workforce already hit hard by layoffs in light of COVID-19 is fighting to keep medical benefits. The union that represents those in the hospitality industry is leaning on employers at hotels, restaurants, and airports to make sure workers won’t have to worry […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 6, 2020 Vancouver, BC — With thousands of hospitality workers just days away from losing their healthcare coverage, UNITE HERE Local 40 calls on BC’s provincial leaders to ensure that employers extend medical benefits in this time of unprecedented crisis. At the end of April, Canada’s laid-off hospitality workers will lose […]
Today is the beginning of sign ups for the $2000/month Canada Emergency Response Benefit! If you have already applied for EI after March 15th, you do NOT need to apply for this benefit. If you have NOT applied for EI and your birthday is between January and March, you should apply today. If your birthday […]