http://www.hotelworkersrising.org/rss.php Press releases from Hotel Workers Rising. en-us Thu, 09 Sep 2010 18:12:38 EDT http://www.hotelworkersrising.org/News/press_release.php?press_id=81 TORONTO--Fairmont Royal York workers have voted to authorize strike action by midnight this Thursday if the hotel chain cannot come to the bargaining table with an offer that will ensure decent jobs and working conditions for the workers. Over 86% voted for strike authorization at the hotel, which is hosting guests of the Toronto International Film Festival this week. "We... Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:00:00 EDT http://www.hotelworkersrising.org/News/press_release.php?press_id=80 Chicago, IL -- Just days before Labor Day, workers at the Hyatt Regency near Chicago’s O’Hare Airport are on strike. Hyatt O’Hare workers join Hyatt workers in several cities across North America who are striking as part of a wave of demonstrations this week by thousands of hotel workers protesting Hyatt (NYSE: H) and its billionaire ownership... Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:00:00 EDT http://www.hotelworkersrising.org/News/press_release.php?press_id=79 TORONTO--Hotel workers at the Hyatt Regency, home of this year's Toronto International Film Festival, have begun a one-day walkout after they bargained past a midnight deadline without reaching a new agreement. Picketing is to begin at 7:30 a.m. this morning. A massive rally of hotel workers and others from across the city will take place at 5:30 p.m. today in front... Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:00:00 EDT http://www.hotelworkersrising.org/News/press_release.php?press_id=78 LOS ANGELES - Just days before Labor Day, Hyatt workers here and in several cities across North America are striking, as part of a wave of demonstrations this week by thousands of hotel workers protesting Hyatt (NYSE: H) and its billionaire ownership family, the Pritzkers. Workers say the company is trying to make the recession permanent for its employees, despite significantly... Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 EDT http://www.hotelworkersrising.org/News/press_release.php?press_id=77 Just days before Labor Day, Hyatt workers in several cities across North America are striking, as part of a wave of demonstrations this week by thousands of hotel workers protesting Hyatt (NYSE: H) and its billionaire ownership family, the Pritzkers. Workers say the company is trying to make the recession permanent for its employees, despite significantly improving industry... Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 EDT http://www.hotelworkersrising.org/News/press_release.php?press_id=76 IRVINE - Workers from the HEI-owned Embassy Suites hotel in Irvine announced Tuesday afternoon they are calling for a boycott of their employer. The boycott is the second worker-called embargo of a HEI-owned hotel in Southern California, and the fourth in the country. Other boycotted HEI properties include the Hilton Long Beach, Sheraton Crystal City and Le Meridien in San... Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 EDT http://www.hotelworkersrising.org/News/press_release.php?press_id=75 Chicago, IL – At 10:45am this morning, nearly 200 hotel workers at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers, managed by Starwood Hotels, walked off the job in protest of layoffs and chronic understaffing that have persisted for months despite a big boost in travel business and rising Starwood profits. Hundreds of housekeepers, cooks, dishwashers, bellmen and other hotel... Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EDT http://www.hotelworkersrising.org/News/press_release.php?press_id=74 Los Angeles - On August 26, 2010, UNITE HERE Local 11 members working at two area Hyatts--the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza and the Hyatt Andaz--voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike. The vote represents a major escalation of a labor dispute with the Hyatt Corporation, which has become the target of labor demonstrations across North America in recent weeks. The vote... Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EDT http://www.hotelworkersrising.org/News/press_release.php?press_id=73 (Chicago, IL) - Today, UNITE HERE Local 1 members are gathering in front of Hyatt Global Headquarters in Chicago to call for a boycott at several area Hyatt Hotels—the Hyatt Regency Chicago, the Hyatt O’Hare, and the Park Hyatt. Hyatt workers will be joined by Jewish allies, who are releasing a pledge signed by over 250 Rabbis and other Jewish leaders nationwide... Tue, 24 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EDT http://www.hotelworkersrising.org/News/press_release.php?press_id=72 Houston, TX - By a 98% margin, members of UNITE HERE Local 251, the Houston hospitality workers union, ratified a new 5-year contract covering approximately 450 workers at the Houston Hilton Americas. The new contract provides for a $0.40 increase in the first year for non-tipped workers, and nearly $2.00 increase for those classifications over the term of the contract. ... Fri, 20 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EDT http://www.hotelworkersrising.org/News/press_release.php?press_id=71 (Chicago, IL) - Today, Hilton Hotels workers in Chicago voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike at 4 area properties - the Chicago Hilton, Hilton O'Hare, the Palmer House Hilton, and the Drake, according to UNITE HERE Local 1 and Local 450. With 96% of union members voting in favor of a strike, the vote authorizes the rank-and-file bargaining committee to call... Thu, 19 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EDT