UNITE HERE Local 40 mourns the passing of Jean Poulton, a long time union representative who served our members for twenty years. Jean passed away on July 24 after a long illness. She was a tough, caring fighter for Local 40 members. Jean had a wisecracking sense of humour and a talent for photography and […]
Vancouver – Today’s press conference, scheduled for today at 12PM, has been cancelled so that the parties can meet and attempt a resolution of all related concerns over a 10-day period. WHAT: UNITE HERE Local 40 press conference at Rosewood Hotel Georgia WHERE: Rosewood Hotel Georgia, 801 W. Georgia, Vancouver WHEN: Wednesday, […]
Masse urges federal Privacy Commissioner to investigate concerns Ottawa – UNITE HERE, the hospitality workers union, and MP Brian Masse (Windsor West), NDP Critic for Innovation, Science and Economic Development, held a press conference today on Parliament Hill to raise questions about privacy and security risks faced by those working in, or in the care […]
On May 22, 2019, the Local 40 Executive Board voted to recommend that the Local move its office to a new location in downtown Vancouver upon the completion of its current lease on September 30, 2019. Local 40’s President calls for a Special Membership Meeting for the purpose of reviewing and voting on this recommendation. […]
Contract-flipping at YVR may continue despite looming changes to provincial, federal code Vancouver – UNITE HERE Local 40, which represents contracted foodservice workers at YVR Airport, held a press conference today to urge Vancouver Airport Authority to rehire the 90 foodservice workers who work at three contracted units and who stand to lose their jobs […]