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

New Survey: Over 40 Percent of Santa Monicans Give City Council Failing Grade on Homelessness

New Survey: Over 40 Percent of Santa Monicans Give City Council Failing Grade on Homelessness

Eyes on Local 11 Team October 6, 2020
Local 11 Still Grumpy About the Happiest Place On Earth

Local 11 Still Grumpy About the Happiest Place On Earth

Eyes on Local 11 Team September 21, 2020
Will Crime, Overdevelopment Upset the Santa Monica Status Quo?

Will Crime, Overdevelopment Upset the Santa Monica Status Quo?

Eyes on Local 11 Team August 28, 2020
SaMo Residents Steamrolled By Union Interests on “Plaza” Development

SaMo Residents Steamrolled By Union Interests on “Plaza” Development

Eyes on Local 11 Team July 30, 2020
NEW INVESTIGATION: Local 11 Pays Union Exec’s Husband Inflated Salary for IT Services — Over 3x As Much As Its San Fran Counterpart

NEW INVESTIGATION: Local 11 Pays Union Exec’s Husband Inflated Salary for IT Services — Over 3x As Much As Its San Fran Counterpart

Eyes on Local 11 Team July 10, 2020
Local 11 Fights to Keep Hotels Closed, Workers Unemployed

Local 11 Fights to Keep Hotels Closed, Workers Unemployed

Eyes on Local 11 Team June 22, 2020
Local 11’s Response to Out-of-Work Hotel Employees Sparks Congressional Concern

Local 11’s Response to Out-of-Work Hotel Employees Sparks Congressional Concern

Eyes on Local 11 Team June 8, 2020
Union Co-Prez’s Ally Accused of Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence

Union Co-Prez’s Ally Accused of Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence

Eyes on Local 11 Team May 27, 2020
Local 11 2019 Financial Analysis Brings Into Question Union’s Continued Demand for Dues from Out-of-Work Members

Local 11 2019 Financial Analysis Brings Into Question Union’s Continued Demand for Dues from Out-of-Work Members

Eyes on Local 11 Team May 1, 2020
BREAKING: Out-Of-Work Hotel Employees Still Expected to Pay Union Dues

BREAKING: Out-Of-Work Hotel Employees Still Expected to Pay Union Dues

Eyes on Local 11 Team March 27, 2020