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Apr 6, 2007 |
Religious processions and ceremony in support of Hilton LAX workers. Christian, Jewish and Muslim faith leaders criticize the Hilton LAX for their opposition to the living wage, allegations of illegal firings and interrogations of workers. |
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Mar 13, 2007 |
Union leaders, Alicia Melgarejo, a housekeeper at the Hilton LAX and Michael Kaib, a server at the Hilton LAX were fired. Both workers participated in the Living Wage fast for all 7 days. Charges were later filed alleging unlawful termination for union ac |
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Feb 28, 2007 |
The Hilton LAX, along with 7 other LAX hotels and other living wage opponents effectively block the implementation of the living wage law. |
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Feb 26, 2007 |
National Labor Relations Board issues a complaint alleging more than 20 Unfair Labor Practice charges against the Hilton LAX, including surveillance, threats of violence and physical acts of violence. |
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Dec 6, 2006 |
Los Angeles hotel workers fast for seven days for a living wage for hotels along Century Blvd. Seven of the participating fasters were Hilton LAX employees. |
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Nov 15, 2006 |
Los Angeles City Council votes 11 to 3 to pass a living wage law that would apply to the hotels located near the Los Angeles Airport. The law requires airport adjacent hotels to pay workers $10.64 an hour without benefits or $9.34 an hour if health benefi |
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Sep 28, 2006 |
Mass Civil Disobedience scheduled to take place in front of Hilton LAX. Hundreds are willing to get arrested.
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Aug 31, 2006 |
Hilton LAX employees announce boycott.
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Aug 26, 2006 |
More than 40 Unfair Labor Practice charges alleging threats, intimidation, surveillance and discrimination are filed against Hilton LAX.
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Jun 29, 2006 |
Civil Disobedience in front of Hilton LAX, 28 supporters arrested, traffic stopped for over an hour.
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Jun 9, 2006 |
State Senator Richard Alarcon convenes a hearing to investigate the alleged abuse of immigrant hotel workers by Hilton LAX. Several employees testify.
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May 17, 2006 |
Hotel allows suspended employees to go back to work with no back pay. Most lose 7 days of pay.
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May 17, 2006 |
Daily pickets, rallies and actions in front of Hilton LAX in support of suspended workers.
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May 11, 2006 |
77 workers indefinitely suspended for requesting an explanation for Sergio’s firing and staying in the cafeteria to wait for an answer.
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May 10, 2006 |
Mother’s Day action in front of Hilton LAX. Union leader Sergio Reyes fired on the same day.
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Apr 27, 2006 |
More than 400 people march on Century Blvd. in support of housekeepers who nationally face a high rate of injuries from the excessive workload and heavy lifting at work.
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Apr 21, 2006 |
Over 100 Loyola Marymount students rally in front of the Hilton LAX in support of workers.
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Mar 23, 2006 |
Century Corridor Commission on Jobs, Tourism and Communities held in Westchester. Employees from the Hilton LAX testify about bad working conditions. Hotel representatives refuse to attend.
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Feb 16, 2006 |
Actor Danny Glover meets with hotel workers in Lennox and visits the Hilton LAX to support hotel worker’s efforts.
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Feb 9, 2006 |
Approximately 800 people march along Century Blvd. to support the vision of a better life for hotel workers and improvements for business. |
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Feb 3, 2006 |
California Assembly Member Jerome Horton visits Hilton LAX to voice his support for hotel workers. |
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Jan 28, 2006 |
More than 85% of the Hilton LAX employees and over a thousand community members sign petition in support of improved conditions for businesses, workers and community along Century Blvd. |
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