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

Indianapolis: NFL Players Association Director joins hundreds protesting Hyatt's subcontracting abuses

Indianapolis: Hyatt's Super Bowl Staffing Shuffle

Gloria Steinem backs fired housekeepers and pledges to honor Hyatt boycotts!

Los Angeles: Proposed Cal-OSHA Standard would establish much-needed safety guidelines for one of California's top industries

Toronto: Park Hyatt Toronto workers join Local 75

Los Angeles: Federal Agency says Hyatt Andaz violated labor law for increasing housekeeper workload

Indianapolis: Workers File Suit Against 10 Indy Hotels, Subcontractor

 

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NFL Players Association Director joins hundreds protesting Hyatt's subcontracting abuses

February 3, 2012

Hundreds of hotel workers and supporters, including DeMaurice Smith, Executive Director of the NFL Players Association, Indianapolis City Council President Maggie A. Lewis, and Majority Leader Vernon Brown, are taking part in a protest outside the Hyatt Regency Indianapolis...  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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