Hotel Workers Rising Across North America

The only hope we have of real, long-term economic recovery depends on the creation of more good, middle-class jobs, with decent wages and healthcare our families can afford. That's why thousands of hotel workers across North America are joining together.

Nationwide, the hotel industry is rebounding faster and stronger than expected, but leaders in the industry like Hyatt are still trying to lock workers into poverty. Employers are using the economy as an excuse to slash jobs in the hotel industry, leaving many unemployed and creating burdensome working conditions for those who remain. As a result, many longtime hotel workers are struggling to provide for their families, while others are getting injured on the job.

As big hotel companies stand poised for a major rebound, thousands of hotel workers are organizing to ensure that jobs return to this important service industry and workers share in future prosperity of the hotels.

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News from Around North America

Landmark OSHA statement tells Hyatt that its housekeepers are at risk

Seattle: Seattle's growing hotel profits come at worker expense and with public subsidies

Los Angeles: Hotel Housekeepers to Join U.S. Labor Secretary Hilda L. Solis at Health Summit for Workers' Memorial Day

Seattle: Hyatt at Olive 8 Seattle workers demand a fair process to organize

Harvard Will Not Reinvest in HEI Hospitality As HEI Hemorrhages University Investors

NLRB General Counsel Issues Complaint on Hyatt's Employee Blogging Policy

Long Beach: Former HEI housekeeper Wins $70,000 in Embassy Suites Irvine Settlement

 

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Landmark OSHA statement tells Hyatt that its housekeepers are at risk

May 8, 2012

In a first for the hotel industry, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued a letter to Hyatt Hotels Corporation, notifying the company of ergonomic risk factors faced by housekeepers in the course of their daily work. The letter recommends...  Read more

Spotlight on Hyatt

In city after city across North America, Hyatt Hotels is leading the fight against middle class jobs for hotel workers.

Hyatt 100

July 22, 2011. Thirty-five people were arrested for trespassing at the Hyatt Regency Thursday afternoon during a protest against the Hyatt's treatment of cleaning staff...

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