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Chronology of Events

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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
Sep 28, 2006
Mass Civil Disobedience scheduled to take place in front of Hilton LAX. Hundreds are willing to get arrested.
Aug 31, 2006
Hilton LAX employees announce boycott.
Aug 26, 2006
More than 40 Unfair Labor Practice charges alleging threats, intimidation, surveillance and discrimination are filed against Hilton LAX.
Jun 29, 2006
Civil Disobedience in front of Hilton LAX, 28 supporters arrested, traffic stopped for over an hour.
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.
May 17, 2006
Hotel allows suspended employees to go back to work with no back pay. Most lose 7 days of pay.
May 17, 2006
Daily pickets, rallies and actions in front of Hilton LAX in support of suspended workers.
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.
May 10, 2006
Mother’s Day action in front of Hilton LAX. Union leader Sergio Reyes fired on the same day.
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.
Apr 21, 2006
Over 100 Loyola Marymount students rally in front of the Hilton LAX in support of workers.
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.
Feb 16, 2006
Actor Danny Glover meets with hotel workers in Lennox and visits the Hilton LAX to support hotel worker’s efforts.
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.
Feb 3, 2006
California Assembly Member Jerome Horton visits Hilton LAX to voice his support for hotel workers.
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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Hilton LAX cited for worker health violations November 15, 2007
'It's too hard, too hard' November 2, 2007
NAACP, SCLC join hotel workers July 5, 2007
Spiritual Leader known as 'the hugging saint' is staying at Hilton LAX despite labor protests June 21, 2007