Seattle Hyatt Workers Launch Boycott of Grand Hyatt Seattle and Hyatt at Olive 8
SEATTLE, WA – Seattle Hyatt hotel workers and supporters are launching a boycott of the Hyatt at Olive 8 and the Grand Hyatt Seattle, denouncing difficult working conditions and the use of subcontracted workers. Seattle Hyatt workers also say the hotels’ local owner, Richard Hedreen, has refused to agree to a fair process for workers […]
Attorneys honor Hyatt boycott rather than attend Bar awards
Since late August, Seattle Hyatt hotel workers and their supporters at UNITE HERE Local 8 have conducted a boycott of the Hyatt at Olive 8 and the Grand Hyatt Seattle in response to the hotels’ difficult working conditions, unaffordable healthcare, and use of subcontracted workers.
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. […]
Hotel Workers Say: Boycott Hyatt!
The Hyatt at Olive 8 has been the focus of an organizing drive by UNITE HERE Local 8, the union that represents local hospitality and food service workers.
Hyatt workers urge boycott of Seattle hotels
Seattle Hyatt hotel workers and supporters have launched a boycott of the Hyatt at Olive 8 and the Grand Hyatt Seattle, denouncing difficult working conditions, unaffordable healthcare, and use of subcontracted workers.
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 […]
Workers Call for Boycott on Two Seattle Hyatts
Staying at the Hyatt at Olive 8, or the Grand Hyatt Seattle anytime soon? You might want to book a different hotel.
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 […]
Seattle Community Launches “30 Days Till Pride” Campaign, Asking Space Needle to Fly Rainbow Flag and Respect Workers
A growing number of LGBTQ, immigrant rights and labor organizations are teaming up to ask the Space Needle to fly the Rainbow flag during Pride annually and settle its ongoing labor dispute with workers. For the next 30 days till Pride, these communities will launch an online petition as well as weekly direct actions. This […]
UNITE HERE Local 8 endorses Mayor McGinn’s Re-election effort
(Seattle) UNITE HERE Local 8, the union representing hotel and food service workers, announced today they are endorsing Mayor Mike McGinn’s campaign for another four-year term as mayor of Seattle. During his first term, Mayor McGinn played an instrumental role in passing Seattle’s groundbreaking paid sick days law. He also publicly supported Hyatt workers in their […]