Pics from the Claremont Picket

Join the 12 hour Siege - Picketing till Midnight at the Claremont!

The first shift of the 12 hour siege at the Claremont started off today with a bang. Spirits where high, and even though the police wouldn't let us have a sound system we kept everyone aware that Local 2850 wasn't alone in their fight. There was quite a bit of community support this year for the workers at the Claremont. We were loud, proud, and united for Justice at the Claremont. The seige is going to continue into the night, ending at midnight. Word has it that they are going to go caroling to the grinches inside later on in the evening, as well as a scheduled appearance by the Brass Liberation Orchestra. As the first shift of picketers was leaving the crowd was growing, so come down and join the fight for Justice.

This is the 3rd holiday season the Hotel Workers at the Claremont have been denied a new contract, while the Right to organize by the Spa Workers remains under attack. This is 3 years too long!

• Approximately 300 workers and their families have been spending every holiday for 3 years fighting with the Claremont. Picket lines and other job actions occur often and more are scheduled.
• 250 Food and Beverage workers are fighting for a fair contract, including affordable health care, fair wages and a voice on the job.
• 100 spa workers are fighting to be represented by their union free of coercion from the company.