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 […]
April 6 Job opportunities with Compass Group in the lower mainland and on the island. Cleaning jobs at health care facilities available at over $20/hour. Email [email protected] to be contacted by a recruiter. March 21 Local 40 has been working with Compass Group to allow for Local 40 members to be offered positions IMMEDIATELY in area hospitals as […]
On March 30, 2020, UNITE HERE leadership from across Canada held a tele-press conference to speak on the unprecedented economic impact of the COVID-19 crisis on workers nationwide. Listen to a complete recording of the conference. For press coverage, see below: Canadian Press – Hospitality workers ‘hit first and hit hardest’ says union seeking more […]
RSVP: https://forms.gle/oLF7jfgZyDVfQ5Ls7 Hospitality workers’ union UNITE HERE to host tele-press conference on impact of COVID-19 on industry’s frontline workers in Canada WHAT: Tele-press conference with UNITE HERE Canada union leadership to discuss the unprecedented economic impact of the COVID-19 crisis on workers nationwide in industries as diverse as hotels, stadiums, airlines and food service. With […]
Dear UNITE HERE Local 40 members, The COVID-19 global health pandemic is impacting all workers in the hospitality industry in ways that none of us would have ever imagined. With the drastic downturn of tourism, border closures and public health measures, I know a majority of UNITE HERE Local 40’s members working across British Columbia in airports, hotels, food service and camps are facing economic hardships never […]