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Federal Trial Against Space Needle Begins This Week

SEATTLE, WA – The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is taking the Space Needle to trial this week for numerous Unfair Labor Practice charges. As the labor dispute continues in its third year at the symbol of Seattle, the NLRB alleges the Space Needle has engaged in coercive actions and unlawful retaliation against union supporters. […]

Union activists call for boycott of 2 Seattle Hyatt hotels

Labor activists launched a boycott of two downtown Seattle hotels Tuesday, accusing the hotels’ owner of trying to stymie union-organizing efforts of housekeepers and other employees. UNITE HERE Local 8, the union representing thousands of local hospitality workers, called for the boycott of the Hyatt at Olive 8 and the Grand Hyatt Seattle, both owned […]

March and Rally at Pride! Tell the Space Needle: Serve Up Some Respect!

Featuring…”Equality” and “Economic Justice” holding hands, lots of glitter, an angry chicken, and a certain Seattle landmark made out of kitchen utensils! Pride Parade contingent will meet at 11am at Fourth and Marion Rally begins at 3pm at the Space Needle (on the monorail side) Workers at the Space Needle, a significant percentage from the […]