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Victory for Hilton Metrotown Workers!
14/05/22
May, 14, 2022
VICTORY!!
Hilton Metrotown Workers Win Contract Ending B.C.’s Longest Hotel Lockout
97 Terminated Staff Win Right to Return to Jobs
This past Wednesday, May 11, locked out Hilton Metrotown hotel workers voted to ratify a new contract by a 98% yes vote. The vote to approve this groundbreaking three-year collective bargaining agreement ends the picket line outside of the hotel and returns staff to their jobs. The 391-day lockout at Hilton Metrotown has been the longest hotel lockout in B.C.’s history.
Hilton Metrotown workers won:
- Full recall rights for the 97 terminated workers without loss of seniority or wages.
- Preservation of housekeeping jobs and restoration of daily room cleaning which will help ensure safer workloads and improve guest experience.
- Wage increases plus a special bonus to keep up with living costs in the city.
- Protection of union health and pension benefits.
- New protection for gratuities.
- Stronger recall protections for the future so no one can get fired just because of the pandemic.
To view the press release, click here.
Thank you to everyone for their support and solidarity throughout this fight. Together, we showed the hospitality industry that no worker should be treated like they're disposable. We did it!!
In solidarity,
UNITE HERE Local 40
