Posted on July 4, 2009
UNITE HERE President John Wilhelm.
Unions rally around shrunken UNITE HERE as it takes on its former ally. By David Moberg
Chicago—A square plaque in the pavement outside the Sheraton Chicago hotel commemorates the formation of the UNITE HERE union here five years ago. That event was an exuberant, optimistic celebration of the merger of the traditional hotel (HERE) and apparel (UNITE) unions.
UNITE HERE’s second convention at the same hotel this week was not so celebratory: Much of the old UNITE union broke away earlier this year with the active collaboration and support of… more
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