The union at the Hyatt Regency Greenwich have ratified a new union contract after 133 workers walked out and striking the hotel during the Labor Day weekend.
Local 217– UNITE HERE said the agreement includes first-year wage increases of up to 15%, significant improvements and cost reductions in health care benefits, and the introduction of union pension for retirement.
“This settlement is a testament to the dedication and unity of our members who have stood strong in their fight for a fair contract,” said Josh Stanley, Secretary-Treasurer of Local 217–
UNITE HERE in a release Thursday night.
“For too long hospitality workers have suffered the injustice of inadequate compensation and back-breaking working conditions,” Mr. Stanley added. “This deal will deliver strong wage increases, increase the accessibility of health care for hotel workers their families, and introduce a pension to providing long-term stability and security for those who have dedicated their lives to serving others.”
Hyatt Regency Greenwich workers were among 10,000 workers who went on strike on Labor Day weekend, most on limited duration strikes that ended after two or three days. Strike issues in most of the cities remain unresolved, and more strikes could begin at any time in Baltimore, Boston, Honolulu, Kauai, New Haven, Oakland, Sacramento, San Francisco, San Diego, San Jose, San Mateo County, and Seattle.
“As our union fights across the country, including at the Omni New Haven, each settlement like today’s gives workers a path towards creating an economy that doesn’t leave them behind,” Stanley said. “We are all in this together, and every settlement helps us win the next victory. We are committed to winning the best contracts for our members here in Connecticut and across the country.”
UNITE HERE Local 217 represents over 2,500 hotel, school cafeteria, and corporate cafeteria workers throughout Connecticut.
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