August 28, 2008
Welcome
 
You are not currently logged in.
Weather Report:
Connection Failure
Contact Your Representatives!
 Enter Your Zip code:
 
Organize Today!
Looking for more information on Organizing your workplace?
Click Here
What's New
2008 Pride Parade a hit

Updated On: Jul 07, 2008 (11:52:00)
UNITE HERE Local 8 is proud to have participated in this year's Pride Parade in downtown Seattle on Sunday, June 29. About 25 Local 8 members, friends, and family marched alongside fellow activists from other unions Read More...
BOYCOTT OVER at Seatac Hilton and DoubleTree

Updated On: Jul 07, 2008 (11:58:00)

Boycott of NorthWest Hiltons Lifted!  The boycott of the SeaTac Hilton and Doubletree has been lifted Read More...

Hilton Update

Updated On: Jun 13, 2008 (18:33:00)
On June 2, workers at the SeaTac Doubletree and Hilton Hotels overwhelming ratified a groundbreaking four year contract! Workers at these hotels have been fighting for a new contract since July of 2007. In February of this year, after months without negotiations, workers voted to enact a boycott on these two properties Read More...
Local 8 members at Immigration Rally

Updated On: May 18, 2008 (07:40:00)

May 1, 2008 – Seattle

Holding our banner high, Local 8 staff and members hit the streets with thousands of other immigrant rights activists, supporters, and leaders. One downtown Seattle housekeeper even brought her 7 year old grandson along. He took to the energy of the crowd and started numerous chants shouting, "El pueblo unido jamás será vencido Read More...

SeaTac Hilton and Doubletree Negotiations Resume!

Updated On: May 01, 2008 (18:31:00)
Workers at the “strip” hotels have been fighting for a fair contract since the summer of 2007.  In February, members voted to enact a boycott of the two properties to bring management back to the table and settle a fair contract Read More...

Labor Headlines: (Updated Every 60 Minutes from Labourstart)


US labour news headlines from LabourStart

40599 visitors since Nov 30, 2004
Member Login:
Username:

Password:

Not registered yet?
Click Here to sign-up.

Forgot Your Login?
Action Center:
PROTECT YOUR EVENT FROM POSSIBLE LABOR DISPUTES!!!
Download language you can insert into your event contract that may protect your group in case of a labor dispute.
Hotel Workers Rising
Stay on top of UNITE HERE's nationwide campaign to lift hotel workers above the poverty line.
INMEX - Informed Meetings Exchange
A free, full-service, third party meeting planner service to help you book events with group stays at socially responsible hotels. They can also help you bargain language into your contracts that minimize the risk of penalties if a labor dispute arises.
HEALTH & WELFARE AND PENSION LINK
Click here to link directly to the Union medical, dental, vision and time-loss site
JOBS WITH JUSTICE
Washington State Jobs With Justice stands in solidarity and takes action in support of Washington's workers
Member Packet
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS! Check out Local 8's Member Packet (PDF document)
UniteHere! Resources:
UNITE-HERE! International
Important Links
UNITE HERE IU Member Resources
UNITE HERE IU Shop Steward Resources
Union Plus Benefits
Google
Visit Unions-America.com!
 Top of Page © Copyright 2008, UNITE HERE Local 8, All Rights Reserved.
Powered By UnionActive™