Tired of not having respect and dignity in the work place?

Come JOIN UNITE HERE Local 261!

UNITE HERE Local 261 is the Hospitality Union representing many industries in the Nation’s Capital and Kingston such as Hotels, Casinos, Food Service, Airport Concessions, Universities Food Services and many more.

What Do We Do?

  • Collective Bargaining: Negotiate better wages, benefits, and working conditions on behalf of all members.
  • Job Security: Advocate for strong protections against unfair dismissal or layoffs.
  • Higher Wages: Unionized workers tend to earn more on average than non-union counterparts in similar jobs.
  • Better Benefits: Unions negotiate for comprehensive healthcare, pensions, paid leave, and retirement plans.
  • Grievance Representation: Support employees in disputes with management through formal grievance procedures.
  • Paid Leave: Negotiate for vacation days, paid sick days, family leave, and parental leave.

What You Need!

  • Fair Work Schedules: Help regulate working hours, breaks, overtime pay, and prevent exploitative scheduling.
  • Voice in the Workplace: Give workers a platform to influence company policies and decisions.
  • Enforcement of Labor Laws: Ensure that employers follow all applicable labor laws and regulations.
  • Strike Support: Organize and support lawful strikes or work stoppages to strengthen worker bargaining power.
  • Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA): Advocate for automatic wage increases tied to inflation.
  • Workplace Democracy: Encourage transparency and employee participation in workplace governance.

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TOGETHER WE WIN!!!

Local 261 Contact Form