Berkeley Hotel Workers Push for Union | Oakland News

Hotel workers at the Graduate by Hilton in Berkeley are launching a bold union drive with Unite Here, demanding better pay, healthcare, manageable workloads, job security, and respect—inspired by the sudden, no-notice layoffs at the Palo Alto location. With pickets already underway and a July 31 vote looming, staff aim to secure a formal contract once certified. They’re urging Schulte Hospitality Group and Hilton to stay neutral and publicly back their demands, while Unite Here encourages guests to show solidarity—not by boycotting, but by supporting the movement. A major picket is set for Friday at 4:30 PM on Durant Avenue. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/31c76eeb9a488e61