Texas Hospitality Workers Bill of Rights
The last several years have been challenging for our members and the hospitality industry in general. UNITE HERE Local 23 fought hard to make sure hotel and hospitality workers had healthcare during the global pandemic, were able to return to their jobs when business returned, and we’re still fighting to make sure that workers are able to thrive and raise their families in this continually difficult economy.
To share our vision for hospitality workers, UNITE HERE Local 23 created the Texas Hospitality Workers Bill of Rights.
SIGNERS INCLUDE:
-Steve Adler – Mayor, City of Austin
-Alison Alter – Mayor Pro Tem, City of Austin
-Vanessa Fuentes – Council Member, City of Austin
-Jose “Chito”Vela – Council Member, City of Austin
-Ann Kitchen – Council Member, City of Austin
-Kathie Tovo – Council Member, City of Austin
-Paige Ellis – Council Member, City of Austin
-Gina Hinojosa – State Representative
-Donna Howard – State Representative
-Vikki Goodwin – State Representative
-Sarah Eckhardt – State Senator
-Andy Brown – Travis County Judge
-Brigid Shea – Travis County Commissioner
-Tarsha Jackson – Houston City Council Member, District B
-Armando Walle – State Representative, District 140
-Abbie Kamin -Houston City Council Member, District C
-Senfronia Thompson – State Representative, District 141
-Carolyn Evans-Shabazz – Houston City Council Member, District D
-Ana Hernandez – State Representative, District 143
-Tiffany D. Thomas – Houston City Council Member, District F
-Mary Ann Perez – State Representative, District 144
-Robert Gallegos – Houston City Council Member, District I
-Christina Morales – State Representative, District 145
-Edward Pollard – Houston City Council Member, District J
-Shawn Thierry – State Representative, District 146
-David Robinson – Houston City Council Member, At-Large Position 2
-Letitia Plummer – Houston City Council Member, At-Large Position 4
-Sallie Alcorn – Houston City Council Member, At-Large Position 5
-Rodney Ellis – Harris County Commissioner, Pct 1
-Lina Hidalgo – Harris County Judge
-Alma Allen – State Representative, District 131
-Ann Johnson – State Representative, District 134
-Jon Rosenthal – State Representative, District 135
-Gene Wu – State Representative, District 137
-Jolanda Jones – State Representative, District 147
-Penny Morales Shaw – State Representative, District 148
-Hubert Vo – State Representative, District 149
-Ron Reynolds – State Representative, District 27
-Borris Miles – State Senator, District 13
-John Whitmire – State Senator, District 15
-Carol Alvarardo – State Senator, District 6
-Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee – U.S. Representative, District 18
-Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia – U.S. Representative, District 29
-Congressman Al Green – U.S. Representative, District 9
-Jarvis Johnson – State Representative, District 139
UNION
Every worker will be treated with respect, have a voice on the job, and the right to join the union.
LIVING WAGES
Every worker will earn enough to live a decent life.
HEALTHCARE
Every worker will have access to good and affordable healthcare for themselves and their families.
HOUSING
Every worker will have decent and affordable housing.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Every worker will have access to affordable and reliable public transportation.
CIVIL RIGHTS AND IMMIGRATION
Every worker will have equal treatment and opportunities no matter what country they are from, the color of their skin, their sex or gender, or whom they love.
TRAINING AND ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITY
Every worker will have opportunities to learn new skills and advance professionally.
UNITE HERE Local 23