From starting as a grill man to leading UNITE HERE Local 100, President Jose Maldonado has dedicated his life to fighting for working people. A lifelong advocate, he’s led major strikes, expanded membership, and launched the Culinary Education Center,.
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All members are encouraged to attend tomorrow’s membership meeting to review recent updates and discuss upcoming plans and initiatives.
🗓 Date: October 28, 2025
🕤 Times: 9:30 AM & 3:30 PM
📍 Location: 275 26th St & 7th Ave
#ThrowbackThursday to April 2018, when UNITE HERE Local 100 members traveled 17 hours to Memphis, Tennessee to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on the 50th anniversary of his assassination. We stood beside sanitation workers, carrying forward Dr. King’s legacy of labor unity.
💪 Learn how your union dues help protect your rights, strengthen our voice, and build a fairer workplace for all.
💪 Aprende cómo tus cuotas sindicales ayudan a proteger tus derechos, fortalecer nuestra voz y construir un lugar de trabajo más justo para todos.
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On October 8th, UNITE HERE Local 100 attended the Schneps Leaders of Labor celebration, which honored Secretary-Treasurer Sussie Lozada along with other dedicated labor advocates across New York. @unitehere#LeadersofLabor#SchnepsEvents
On October 11, our newly elected Shop Stewards came together for a hands-on training to dive deeper into contract language and real-life scenarios. Through role-playing and group exercises, they built confidence in handling grievances and learned key skills.
This week we spotlight Carlos Castaño, Bartender at Westchester Hills Golf Club. Hear why being part of UNITEHERE Local 100 means so much to him.
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This morning, UNITEHERE Local 100 joined in honoring the Puerto Rican victims of 9/11 at the National September 11 Memorial & Museum. Thank you to New York State Assembly Member Amanda Septimo and the 9/11 Memorial & Museum for leading this meaningful tribute. #NeverForget
On March 25, 1911, a fire broke out at the Triangle Waist Company in New York City, claiming the lives of 146 young immigrant workers—most of them women. This devastating event exposed the inhumane and unsafe working conditions that many industrial workers.
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On January 19th 2017, members of UNITEHERE Local 100 traveled to Washington, D.C. to join thousands of immigrants and allies at the historic Metropolitan AME Church. Together, they sent a clear message: “We are here to stay!”
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Bill Granfield, former president of Local 100, is a legendary leader whose four decades in the labor movement left a lasting mark. Throughout his career, he shared his knowledge and experience with more than 35 different locals, always centering what mattered most to workers.
Were you there on November 26, 2019?
Drop a comment if you remember the action or took part in calling for change at JFK. We'd love to hear your story !