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Leader of UNITE HERE resigns as labor feud grows

The long-simmering clash between rival factions at the labor union UNITE HERE grew increasingly bitter on Friday as its general president resigned and accused his opponents of breaking into his office to steal sensitive files.

Danny Glover Convicted of Trespassing

Danny Glover has been convicted in Niagara Falls, Ontario, for trespassing in a hotel during a union rally in 2006. Glover, who wasn't in court, was convicted Thursday along with UNITE HERE union representative Alex Dagg and Ontario Federation of Labour President Wayne Samuelson.

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California labor coalition asks state justices to overturn Prop. 8
Source: The Sacramento Bee

"It really does establish the potential for a slippery slope of taking away the rights of one group and then potentially the rights of another group and another group," Art Pulaski, executive secretary-treasurer of the California Labor Federation, said during a teleconference wit …

Hilton Glendale Staff and Managers OK a Five-Year Pact After Local Boycott That Began in 2006
Source: Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO

by Jason Wells Glendale News Press Workers at the Hilton Glendale on Wednesday signed a groundbreaking, five-year union contract with hotel managers two years after calling for a community boycott to bring attention to their cause.

Hilton Glendale and Hotel Workers Sign First Union Contract
Source: Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO

On June 5th, housekeeping, food service, and front office employees stood side by side with management of the Hilton Los Angeles North/Glendale to sign their first collective bargaining agreement.

Community Leaders in Los Angeles Seek A Meeting With Amma
Source: Hug This Cause

Amma came to Los Angeles today for 5 days to hug hundreds of Angelenos. She is staying at the boycotted Hilton LAX, which has many people angry.

Union workers hail Westin Seattle pact
Source: Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Unionized workers at the Westin Seattle, the city's largest hotel, plan to announce today that they've negotiated significant pay and benefit increases -- a move that they hope will thrust them into the middle class and have a profound impact on the regional service industry.

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