“I have worked as a housekeeper at the Grand Hyatt since the hotel opened 16 years ago. With the wage increases, I’ll be able to actually save and not have to worry so much every month about all of my expenses,” said Mary Saucedo, a Housekeeper at Grand Hyatt San Antonio

The new 3-year agreements will make Housekeepers, Laundry attendants, & other hourly workers the first San Antonio hotel workers ever to make a minimum of $20/hour by May of 2026.

Their determination & unity set a powerful example for workers everywhere. From securing healthcare for year-round employees to raising wages to $20/hr & beyond, they showed what’s possible when workers stand together & fight for what’s right. This wincontinues to inspire us all!

They also called on American to tell Sky Chefs that worker safety must come first!

IT’S OUR TURN for equal wages, fair benefits, and safety on the job!

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“We could not imagine a more fitting pick for New York’s first ever Deputy Mayor for Economic Justice. We know in this new role she will be a champion in New York for both our members and the millions who call the city home, and are grateful for the opportunity for continued partnership.”

"As Acting Secretary of Labor under President Joe Biden, Julie drove the strides workers made during the Biden Administration, securing over $1 billion for victims of wage theft, modernizing the unemployment insurance system, and introducing a host of new safety regulations for workers on the job.

“In the time since, from the multiple roles she served in California administration to her time in the White House, Julie has never wavered in her fight for justice for working families.

"As a successor union to the International Ladies Garment Workers Union, UNITE HERE continues to represent predominately women, immigrants, and people of color, now primarily in the gaming, hotel, food service, and airport industries.

“We have long appreciated Julie’s fierce advocacy for workers. Thirty years ago, Julie stood with immigrant workers in the garment industry to shut down sweatshops.

“Our power doesn’t come from our bank account, it comes from our solidarity…from us deciding to stick together and take on the boss. And that’s how we win.”

- Isaac Smith-Kawah, Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport, UNITE HERE Local 26

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Stay tuned for more to come! 🔔
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Room attendants, servers, bartenders, cooks, front desk agents, and other workers at the Hilton Madison won union recognition in August and are fighting for their first union contract with better wages and quality, affordable healthcare. 💪❤️🩹

According to the report released last week:

🏥 33% of surveyed workers said they or someone in their household have skipped medical services because they couldn’t afford it.

🍽️ 20% said they or someone in their household have skipped a meal due to not having enough money for food.

“To win $7 in wage increases, that’s major! I’ll be able to spend more time with my family, go on more trips with them, & not be confused on what I should pay & should not pay.”

- Shamika O-Faire, Sheraton Grand Sacramento, UNITE HERE Local 49