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Bothered by Local 11? You’re Not Alone

From local residents to its own workers, UNITE HERE Local 11 has agitated countless Californians in recent years. Tell us your story by filling out the form linked below.

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  • “They worry about politics when they should worry about us. They’re playing with our salaries and our lives.”
    - Rosario Hernandez, a Grand Californian shift leader and Local 11 member
  • “It’s not all that bad without the bullhorns. But once they turn that on, it’s just ungodly..”
    - Judith Masterson, concerned citizen
  • “Why is it more of a benefit to be in a union? The union isn’t really doing anything for us.”
    - Alicia Yale, a Sheraton Universal waitress and Local 11 member
  • “[Local 11] is trying to ruin our hotel reputation waking up everyone, everyone is getting upset.”
    - Anonymous Westin worker on Local 11 tactics

Latest Updates

The Curious Case of a Laid-Off Local 11 Organizer

The Curious Case of a Laid-Off Local 11 Organizer

Eyes on Local 11 Team September 16, 2021
Different City, Same Union Tricks

Different City, Same Union Tricks

Eyes on Local 11 Team August 19, 2021
Local 11 Fought Efforts to Solve Homelessness in LA County

Local 11 Fought Efforts to Solve Homelessness in LA County

Eyes on Local 11 Team July 1, 2021
Local 11 Fights Legislation That Would Help Millions of Unemployed Hotel Workers

Local 11 Fights Legislation That Would Help Millions of Unemployed Hotel Workers

Eyes on Local 11 Team May 25, 2021
Does Local 11 Really Want Hotels to Reopen?

Does Local 11 Really Want Hotels to Reopen?

Eyes on Local 11 Team April 28, 2021
NEW REPORT: Local 11 Leaders Dodge Pandemic Pain in 2020

NEW REPORT: Local 11 Leaders Dodge Pandemic Pain in 2020

Eyes on Local 11 Team April 1, 2021
Local 11 Co-Prez Takes a Victory Lap Despite Thousands of Out-Of-Work Union Members

Local 11 Co-Prez Takes a Victory Lap Despite Thousands of Out-Of-Work Union Members

Eyes on Local 11 Team January 12, 2021
Local 11 Calls For Another Lockdown, Still Deploys In-Person Canvassers

Local 11 Calls For Another Lockdown, Still Deploys In-Person Canvassers

Eyes on Local 11 Team December 18, 2020
New Survey: 40 Percent of Santa Monicans Say They’ll Have More Influence Under Newly Elected City Council

New Survey: 40 Percent of Santa Monicans Say They’ll Have More Influence Under Newly Elected City Council

Eyes on Local 11 Team December 2, 2020
Local 11 Promotes In-Person Canvassing While Fighting To Keep Hotels Closed

Local 11 Promotes In-Person Canvassing While Fighting To Keep Hotels Closed

Eyes on Local 11 Team October 30, 2020