Hotel workers win new CBA at Hilton Baltimore; union turns focus to Marriott

After union members waged an aggressive contract campaign, UNITE HERE Local 7 reports that the Hyatt Regency Baltimore and the Hilton Baltimore have agreed to go to $15.00/hour for the lowest paid classifications this year. This is the result of all non-tipped classifications going up by $1.66/hour by December 1, 2020. Other highlights include contributions to the IUOE and the UNITE HERE training and education funds and a larger share of the service charge for banquet workers. The Hilton and Hyatt workers are represented by UNITE HERE Local 7 and IUOE Local 37. Hilton workers ratified the new agreement on March 4th, 190-3. Hyatt workers ratified their new contract in October 2019. “Now we need the Marriott Waterfront to match this standard!” says Local 7’s Roxie Herbekian. Marriott Waterfront workers will picket this Thursday; see Calendar.

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