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Boycott the Hilton Los Angeles Airport!

Think twice before booking at the Hilton LAX! Your event will be caught in the middle of a contentious labor dispute. Pickets, marches and civil disobedience actions are getting more intense and will continue until the hotel decides to deal with the situation. Take a look at a recent video of events at the hotel.
Twenty-seven people get arrested in front of the Hilton LAX on June 29 as 400 supporters watch from the sidewalk. Traffic was blocked for more than an hour. Click here to see the photos.

 

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Hilton LAX cited for worker health violations November 15, 2007
A state agency, responding to a complaint by housekeepers, says the hotel has run afoul of repetitive-motion rules.
'It's too hard, too hard' November 2, 2007
LMU students join hurting hotel workers in 'Day of the Dead Tired' protest march.
NAACP, SCLC join hotel workers July 5, 2007
Two local civil rights organizations have joined the boycott against the Los Angeles Airport Hilton Hotel, and according to one official, this is just the start of a larger effort on her group’s part.
Spiritual Leader known as 'the hugging saint' is staying at Hilton LAX despite labor protests June 21, 2007
An Indian spiritual leader who has been recognized for embracing millions of people around the world has become the subject of criticism by some religious and labor leaders in Los Angeles for her decision to hold events at a Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)-area hotel that is at the focus of a labor dispute

 

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Actions
Civil disobedience, traffic congestion, police actions.
Health Department Inspections
"Your health permit is hereby suspended and you are directed to discontinue operation at this food facility at once."
Problems with the LAX Area
Neighborhood demographics and airport health concerns.