Nov. 9, 2010 at 4:39 p.m.
Filed under:
Hotels,
Labor,
Unions
By Julie Wernau
Hyatt Hotels Corp. defended its safety record Tuesday, following an announcement by the hotel workers union that it has filed complaints with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration on behalf of Hyatt housekeepers.
The complaints are being filed on behalf of workers at 12 Hyatt properties, including four in Chicago, citing more than 780 injuries that have been recorded on OSHA logs at those hotels. Unite Here, the union filing the complaints, cited injury rates that are 50 percent higher than the rest of industry.
Robb Webb, chief human resources officer for Chicago-based Hyatt Hotels Corporation called Unite Here’s accusations of a dangerous work environment “false” and aimed at increasing union membership and dues. Get the full story »
Oct. 15, 2010 at 3:40 p.m.
Filed under:
Litigation,
Retail,
Unions
By Reuters
Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world’s largest retailer, on Friday said it was reviewing its options after a Canadian court ruled that a union properly won certification in a store in Saskatchewan. Get the full story »
Sep. 7, 2010 at 10:24 a.m.
Filed under:
Jobs/employment,
Labor,
Unions
By Associated Press
Harley-Davidson workers are gathering Tuesday to learn details of a proposed contract which includes concessions the company says will keep jobs in Wisconsin. Get the full story »
Sep. 3, 2010 at 5:05 p.m.
Filed under:
Jobs/employment,
Labor,
Manufacturing,
Unions
By Associated Press
Harley-Davidson Motor Co. and its union leaders reached a proposed labor agreement Friday that could keep manufacturing operations and hundreds of jobs in Wisconsin.
The proposal still needs to be ratified by union workers and approved by the motorcycle company’s board. Workers are expected to vote on the contract Sept. 13. Get the full story »
