Eastie members share vision for neighborhood “Loftel”

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On Tuesday night dozens of East Boston Local 26 members spoke about their vision for their neighborhood and asked the proposed “Loftel” developer to share that vision.

Posted by UNITE HERE Local 26 on Wednesday, March 25, 2015

PBS NewsHour highlights Local 26 Harvard University members’ dedication

Local 26 member and Harvard University dining hall worker Kerry Maiato shows the dedication and hard-work of our members during Boston’s terrible winter. Read more

Boston Globe on Park Plaza Renovations

Local 26 has negotiated language into our hotel contracts to ensure renovations are done the right way, with a skilled union workforce. The Park Plaza is and will always be “one of those classic Boston hotels with an incredible heritage.” Read more

Local 26 sponsoring Immigration Clinic

heidycropIn coalition with the MIRA Coalition and church and community groups, Local 26 is offering free citizenship application workshops for eligible green-card holders. Members who qualify and do not already receive legal assistance through our the Legal Fund should attend. Read more

Harvard Dining Workers Button Up: Ready for Respect

Harvard dining hall workers held a “button up” this week, wearing buttons that read “Ready for Respect.” The button up was in part to stand with workers who are asking Harvard University Dining Services to provide more opportunities to work. Harvard students joined the workers in solidarity. Read more