VICTORIA, BC, Aug. 14,
2024 /CNW/ - Hotel workers at the Hotel Grand Pacific
in Victoria have voted 92 per cent
in favour of strike action, after negotiations stalled in May and
the employer failed to return to the bargaining table.
"These workers deserve to be paid a fair wage that reflects the
cost of living in the community where they work," said Unifor
National President Lana
Payne. "The disrespect shown from the employer by
refusing to negotiate fairly will result in strike action unless
they return to the table with a serious offer."
The approximately 160 members of Unifor Local 114 work in a
variety of departments, including housekeeping, front desk,
maintenance, reservations, Fathom restaurant, the Courtyard Café
and the banquets department.
Hotel Grand Pacific is a 4 star hotel situated next to the
Legislature in Victoria.
"Unifor has worked to raise the bar for hotel workers across
B.C. and we fully expect the Grand Pacific to meet that standard.
For too long workers in the hospitality sector have been
undervalued but the reality is our members are essential to the
success of these hotel operations," said Unifor Western Region
Director Gavin McGarrigle.
Unifor is Canada's largest
union in the private sector, representing 320,000 workers in every
major area of the economy. The union advocates for all working
people and their rights, fights for equality and social justice in
Canada and abroad, and strives to
create progressive change for a better future.
SOURCE Unifor