Local 2 strike leader Larrilou explains to the media how staying strong on strike is about teaching her kids what’s right in this powerful San Francisco media story
Larrilou Carumba, a housekeeper @Marriott, spent the day with @sfexaminer's @laura_waxee.
“I will not go back… unless they settle. It’s better for me to resign than to give up my respect… because my kids know that is what I am really fighting for.”https://t.co/0r9glkQrQ3
— UNITE HERE Local 2 #1job (@UniteHereLocal2) November 15, 2018
Our strikes continue to be in the press every day. Some more mentions:
San Francisco Chronicle: Marriott’s Woes Are Piling Up in San Francisco, as Strikers Stay Strong on ‘One Job’ Demands
In Hawaii, Strikers Entered Bargaining With a Show of Union Power
Star Advertiser: Thanksgiving is Cancelled for Scabs! Marriott Restaurants Say They Can’t Manage to Serve Holiday Meals Without Honolulu Strikers
A sports writer opines on the professional sports teams that crossed our lines, and the ones that didn’t
Unionized pro athletes keep crossing the @unitehere hotel picket line, and it’s past time that trend ends. Preferably with solidarity and real, material support for workers. https://t.co/IFjKsxVnfR
— Marc Normandin 🍞🌹 (@Marc_Normandin) November 15, 2018
Local 2 members picketed through hazy skies from California wildfires.
Even in Smokey conditions, union power is on display at @marriottsf! These workers deserve a fair contract.
One job should be enough! #MarriottStrike #1job pic.twitter.com/8k5zMrrGla
— Elise Nabors (@elNabors) November 15, 2018
And are receiving incredible solidarity from labor across Northern California, with more to come
@SEIU87 Olga Miranda and @Teamsters856 Rudy Gonzalez working together with volunteers from @IATSELocal16 @IATSE @sflabor to support @UniteHereLocal2 workers today! THANK YOU!!!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏@anandanand#marriottstrike pic.twitter.com/UuZp08UIDT
— Jessica Etheridge (@jessietheridge) November 16, 2018
Law School students are circulating and signing this petition, pledging to stay out of Marriott hotels in support of our strike!
Local 26 shared a bit of winter with their union family in Hawaii as our strikes continue across very different weather. . .
Dear @uniteherehawaii, we are proud to be part of the same union @unitehere. We are proud to know other hotel workers are also standing up for themselves. In Boston, our water is freezing, snow is coming, but solidarity keeps us warm. #1job #marriottstrike
Cc: @uniteherelocal2 pic.twitter.com/tTUQOqy0qH— UNITE HERE Local 26 (@UNITEHERE26) November 15, 2018
. . .and as temperatures plummeted below freezing, Boston workers remain resolute and demand that Marriott sign the contract now.
When we fight, we win! And we look good doing it, too! Shout out to the incredibly strong and determined workers telling @Marriott that #1job should be enough. #MarriottStrike pic.twitter.com/Wp712hcbDV
— UNITE HERE Local 26 (@UNITEHERE26) November 16, 2018
A little cold never scared Boston. We will be out as long as it takes to win. 43 Days and counting! #MarriottStrike #1job pic.twitter.com/Scz59AW4bJ
— UNITE HERE Local 26 (@UNITEHERE26) November 14, 2018
We’ve been on strike for 6 weeks through cold, rain, nor’easters. Our strength and determination have allowed us to achieve our goals. @Marriott: sign the contract today! One Job Should Be Enough! #1job #MarriottStrike pic.twitter.com/swKRARQRFB
— UNITE HERE Local 26 (@UNITEHERE26) November 14, 2018
Local 5 gets more support from community organizations
YPDA endorses @uniteherehawaii strike, backs universal struggle for self-determination and dignity in #labor: YPDA joins community groups in supporting the UNITE HERE! Marriott strike https://t.co/dMTCZt8IBi #1Job
— YPDA Hawaiʻi (@YPDAhawaii) November 15, 2018
A sports publication covered the strikes in Hawaii!
Hotel labor dispute could impact Gonzaga’s, fans’ Maui trip https://t.co/hQZhsdQZ4Q
— Unite Here! Local 5 #1job (@uniteherehawaii) November 14, 2018
Look at this aerial view of Local 5’s march to Marriott headquarters.
Day 38 of our #Hawaii #MarriottStrike: strikers and community supporters marched to @Marriott’s local headquarters. #1joh should be enough to live in Hawaii! pic.twitter.com/BHWcuEHsAH
— Unite Here! Local 5 #1job (@uniteherehawaii) November 14, 2018
California Educators Rising showed solidarity with Local 2 San Francisco strikers.
#uesf members stand with @unitehere @UniteHereLocal2 @UTLAnow and @OaklandEA because #1job should be enough and public schools should be fully funded. #utlastrong #unite4oaklandkids #UnionStrong pic.twitter.com/wMOaDQY8mj
— California Educators Rising #1050Strong (@CA1050strong) November 14, 2018
At the recently-settled Westin Gaslamp in San Diego, Room Attendant Maria Quiroga of the Loews Coronado Bay Resort accepted the Tony Mazzocchi Award from the American Public Health Association on behalf of our union. We fought to ensure hotels in California reduce injury risks for housekeepers and provide the proper tools for the job, and we won’t stop fighting until everyone has a safe workplace.
One Day Longer!
