UNITE HERE IN THE NEWS – Royal York workers rally for fair wages on first night of Taylor Swift performances

On Thursday, November 14, we rallied on front of the Fairmont Royal York to tell the company that “we are tired of living on 2021 wages in 2024!” Our members message got picked up by Canadian Press, Now Toronto, and spread like wildfire! In order to make it easier for our members to find coverage for our action, we’ve posted links below to the various outlets that covered our story.

Canadian Press – Hospitality workers rally on wages as hotel costs soar for Swift tour

“The sound of chants, whistles and drum beats filled the air outside a downtown Toronto hotel Thursday night as a crowd of hospitality workers gathered to demand salary increases amid skyrocketing accommodation costs during Taylor Swift’s concerts in the city.”

Canadian Press – Watch interview with Royal York worker Grace Guanzon and L75 Secretary Treasurer Shelli Sareen here

Radio Canada – read French article here

Y a pas deux matins pareil Radio Canada – listen to French interview here

Now Toronto – video via Twitter

Now Toronto – video via TikTok

Now Toronto – read article here

National Post – watch video here

National Post – Workers from Fairmont Royal York rally in Toronto as fans flood downtown for Taylor Swift

CP24 – watch video on Youtube

Globe & Mail – read article here

CBC – read article here

BNN Bloomberg – read article here