UNITE HERE Local 11, a labor union advocating for the rights and well-being of workers in the hospitality sector, has made serious allegations against the Fairmont Miramar hotel located in Southern California. Specifically, the union claims that the hotel has resorted to violent actions targeting its employees who are currently on strike. These claims raise concerns about worker safety and fair treatment during labor disputes.
The workers claim that the hotel’s security guards attacked them without warning during a Santa Monica strike. As a result, several employees suffered injuries. The hotel management has also allegedly retaliated against union members for participating in the strike.
Heightened Concerns
Concerns have been raised by these allegations among the union members and the Santa Monica Truth Commission. This commission investigates and addresses incidents of injustice in the city. One of the hotel’s shop stewards, German Martinez, reported being attacked by the hotel’s security officers on August 5th. He was attacked along with his coworkers during a strike.
Martinez alleges that a guard threw him to the ground. This caused him knee pain due to falling on the rocks. The reported violent incident is a severe cause for concern for the union. Such incidents represent a breach of workers’ rights to peaceful protest amid ongoing strikes.
Similar Reports
Hotels in Santa Monica have also reportedly hired migrant workers to replace striking hotel staff. The hotel workers’ union, UNITE HERE Local 11, is concerned about this practice. They have asked Santa Monica City Attorney Douglas T. Sloan to investigate and protect workers’ rights, especially during these strikes.
The union wants to hold the Fairmont Miramar hotel responsible for its actions and ensure its members receive justice. They want reported acts of violence and retaliation against striking workers to be investigated to prevent future incidents.
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[Article Note: This piece was originally published on NewsBreak and has been archived and transferred to DOPE Quick Reads to preserve its informational value. Original publication date: 2023-11-18]
