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UNITE HERE

Unite Here blasts hotel managers after contracts expire

A union representing thousands of hotel workers in downtown Chicago condemned their managers this morning, threatening to strike if necessary.

2 years ago | Adrian G. Uribarri

Union alleges unfair labor practices at Blackstone hotel

A federal labor complaint says hotel managers fired workers for supporting Unite Here and cooperating with the government's investigation of previous charges against The Blackstone. An attorney for the hotel denies the allegations.

2 years ago | Adrian G. Uribarri

Unite Here rejects arbitration with Workers United, SEIU

At their convention in Chicago today, delegates from Unite Here turned down a resolution to settle differences between their labor union and Workers United, an affiliate of Service Employees International Union.

over 2 years ago | Adrian G. Uribarri