Jesse SchecknerSeptember 3, 2024
9min0
They could call a strike at any time.
Tag: UNITE HEREA nice warm evening in Tallahassee on a very busy street while taking this shot.
Jesse SchecknerSeptember 3, 2024
Associated PressAugust 5, 2024
Hospitality workers’ union endorses Kamala Harris, dismissing Donald Trump’s pledge of tax-free tips
4min0
The endorsement includes a commitment by the union to have its members knock on more than 3.3 million doors for Harris in swing states.
Jesse SchecknerSeptember 22, 2023
4min0
‘We are immensely proud to have a Mayor who not only understands us but also stands shoulder to shoulder with our members as a true partner.’
Jesse SchecknerJune 15, 2023
13min0
She faces one fellow Democratic challenger and a Republican influencer backed by Roger Stone.
Jesse SchecknerMay 27, 2022
6min0
The nod from Unite Here Local 355 marks the fifth union endorsement Russell has gained in his House bid.
Associated PressMay 5, 2020
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Unions not wanting to rely on luck for casino workers.
Scott PowersNovember 14, 2019
4min498
Burns faces Gary Siplin in the Dec. 3 Orlando runoff election
Scott PowersAugust 15, 2018
4min327
Florida’s major labor union for hospitality workers, UNITE HERE, is launching a new television and internet commercial attacking Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gwen Graham over her family’s involvement in the American Dream Miami megamall. The 30-second spot, “Mega Mall Millionaire Gwen Graham,” from the union’s political action committee, charges that she has a $14 million stake […]
Scott PowersJuly 26, 2018
2min277
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Philip Levine is getting the endorsement of two of the largest unions at Walt Disney World and from another representing hospitality workers in South Florida, with a formal announcement set for late Thursday in Orlando. UNITE HERE Locals 362 and 737, combining to represent 23,000 at Walt Disney World and other Central […]
Scott PowersNovember 2, 2016
2min637
With wage increases as the key issue, two major labor unions representing workers at Walt Disney World and other hospitality businesses in Central Florida plan to rally Wednesday afternoon in Kissimmee to support mayoral candidate Jose Alvarez. Alvarez is in a heated election battle with Art Otero in the non-partisan race. UNITE HERE Locals 737 […]