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 dollars an hour for the lowest paid classifications this year.
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, and Hyatt workers ratified their new contract in October of last year. “Now we need the Marriott Waterfront to match this standard!” says Local 7’s Roxie Herbekian. Marriott Waterfront workers will picket this Thursday; details are at dclabor.org, click on Calendar. In today’s labor history, United Farm Workers leader César Chávez broke a 24-day hunger strike on this date in 1968. Several thousand supporters were at his side, including Senator Robert Kennedy. Today’s labor quote is by Cesar Chavez, who called his 1968 hunger strike “a fast for non-violence and a call to sacrifice.” Union City Radio is supported by our friends at Union Plus. Hey, spring break is coming up soon and it’s even more relaxing when you save up to 25% off base rates by booking a vacation car rental with Hertz. Hertz supports the labor movement by employing union members and featuring American-made cars. And don’t forget to sign up for Hertz Gold Plus Rewards: you’ll get a smoother rental experience and earn rewards like free days. Visit unionplus.org/carrental to get started.
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