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Unite Here 11, CLUE Host Truth Commission for Hotel Workers in Santa Monica
A picture of German Martinez being tossed to the floor by security during a protest shone bright and larger than life behind him as he told the story of how it happened. She was one of several hotel workers who told their stories at a truth commission hosted on November 16 at St. Augustine by the Sea Church. Organized by Clergy and Laity United for Economic Justice (CLUE) and Unite Here! Local 11, a series of testimonies were given to an audience of supporters and fellow union members. Truth commissioners — members of the community selected by CLUE to respond to these stories — composed of leaders in local political and religious groups were also in attendance to hear the testimony.
UNITE HERE Local 11 Announces Settlement with Santa Monica’s Le Merigot Hotel
UNITE HERE Local 11, the union of more than 32,000 workers in hotels, restaurants, airports, sports arenas, and convention centers in Southern California & Arizona, and Le Merigot Santa Monica have reached a tentative agreement after months of negotiations. The deal makes Le Merigot the first hotel in Santa Monica to settle during a citywide hotel sector labor dispute that has been marked by contentious strikes and picket lines. Le Merigot Santa Monica is the fifth hotel in the broader Los Angeles area to sign an agreement in this round of contract negotiations.
Ways to Help Hospitality Workers as Strike’s “Fourth Wave” Begins
Workers continue to strike and picket across Los Angeles. Can you show up for them? Support L.A. Grand Workers Friday March and Rally in Santa Monica Saturday Adopt a Picket LAX/Century Blvd or Universal City
Santa Monica Council Hears Update on City’s Equity and Inclusion Efforts
In response to the Founding Father’s declaration that “All men are created equal,” David Gardinier, a member of the City of Santa Monica’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) team, clarified that, “Unfortunately, they meant ‘land-owning white men,’ that they designated with more rights than anybody else.” He also noted that the Founders considered Indigenous peoples as “merciless savages” and reminded the council that many were enslavers.
Unite Here 11, CLUE Host Truth Commission for Hotel Workers in Santa Monica
A picture of German Martinez being tossed to the floor by security during a protest shone bright and larger than life behind him as he told the story of how it happened. She was one of several hotel workers who told their stories at a truth commission hosted on November 16 at St. Augustine by the Sea Church. Organized by Clergy and Laity United for Economic Justice (CLUE) and Unite Here! Local 11, a series of testimonies were given to an audience of supporters and fellow union members. Truth commissioners — members of the community selected by CLUE to respond to these stories — composed of leaders in local political and religious groups were also in attendance to hear the testimony.
UNITE HERE Local 11 Announces Settlement with Santa Monica’s Le Merigot Hotel
UNITE HERE Local 11, the union of more than 32,000 workers in hotels, restaurants, airports, sports arenas, and convention centers in Southern California & Arizona, and Le Merigot Santa Monica have reached a tentative agreement after months of negotiations. The deal makes Le Merigot the first hotel in Santa Monica to settle during a citywide hotel sector labor dispute that has been marked by contentious strikes and picket lines. Le Merigot Santa Monica is the fifth hotel in the broader Los Angeles area to sign an agreement in this round of contract negotiations.
Ways to Help Hospitality Workers as Strike’s “Fourth Wave” Begins
Workers continue to strike and picket across Los Angeles. Can you show up for them? Support L.A. Grand Workers Friday March and Rally in Santa Monica Saturday Adopt a Picket LAX/Century Blvd or Universal City
Santa Monica Council Hears Update on City’s Equity and Inclusion Efforts
In response to the Founding Father’s declaration that “All men are created equal,” David Gardinier, a member of the City of Santa Monica’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) team, clarified that, “Unfortunately, they meant ‘land-owning white men,’ that they designated with more rights than anybody else.” He also noted that the Founders considered Indigenous peoples as “merciless savages” and reminded the council that many were enslavers.
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