Workers at Chateau Marmont “overwhelmingly ratified” their first-ever union contract with the Hollywood hotspot on Wednesday night, in what Unite Here Local 11 is calling “a historic breakthrough.”
The new contract, taking effect immediately, comes following years of unrest at the Chateau, which laid off nearly 250 staffers near the start of the Covid pandemic and has for years been the subject of complaints, lawsuits and boycotts by workers alleging sexual misconduct and racial discrimination, among other misdeeds.
Offerings under the contract will include an immediate 25 wage increase for returning workers not receiving tips, free family health insurance for workers on the clock for 60 or more hours per month, free legal services for immigration, consumer and tenant issues, a union pension fund, and the recognition of Juneteenth as a paid holiday, to name a few.
The venue owned by André Balazs first agreed to recognize the union in August, with negotiations between...
The new contract, taking effect immediately, comes following years of unrest at the Chateau, which laid off nearly 250 staffers near the start of the Covid pandemic and has for years been the subject of complaints, lawsuits and boycotts by workers alleging sexual misconduct and racial discrimination, among other misdeeds.
Offerings under the contract will include an immediate 25 wage increase for returning workers not receiving tips, free family health insurance for workers on the clock for 60 or more hours per month, free legal services for immigration, consumer and tenant issues, a union pension fund, and the recognition of Juneteenth as a paid holiday, to name a few.
The venue owned by André Balazs first agreed to recognize the union in August, with negotiations between...
- 12/23/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
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It’s over. Four months after unionizing — and three years since a nascent organizing drive quietly began before the pandemic hit — workers at the Chateau Marmont have ratified their first contract following negotiations with owner André Balazs. Unite Here Local 11, which represents more than 32,000 hospitality employees, now including those at the legendary Sunset Strip lodging, said the agreement “sets a new standard for boutique hotels.”
The deal features an immediate 25 percent wage increase for returning non-tipped workers (housekeepers will earn 25 an hour within one year); free family health insurance for workers who work a minimum of 60 hours per month; free legal services for immigration, consumer and tenant issues; and unprecedented protections for immigrants — workers with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (Dreamers) or Temporary Protected Status authorizations have five years to return should Congress or the Supreme Court eliminate the programs.
“The Chateau definitely negotiated in good faith,...
It’s over. Four months after unionizing — and three years since a nascent organizing drive quietly began before the pandemic hit — workers at the Chateau Marmont have ratified their first contract following negotiations with owner André Balazs. Unite Here Local 11, which represents more than 32,000 hospitality employees, now including those at the legendary Sunset Strip lodging, said the agreement “sets a new standard for boutique hotels.”
The deal features an immediate 25 percent wage increase for returning non-tipped workers (housekeepers will earn 25 an hour within one year); free family health insurance for workers who work a minimum of 60 hours per month; free legal services for immigration, consumer and tenant issues; and unprecedented protections for immigrants — workers with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (Dreamers) or Temporary Protected Status authorizations have five years to return should Congress or the Supreme Court eliminate the programs.
“The Chateau definitely negotiated in good faith,...
- 12/23/2022
- by Gary Baum
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Dancers over 40 presented a sold out one-night-only special event A Toast to Harvey - Celebrating the Life and Career of Harvey Evans on Wednesday, June 22nd, 6 9Pm at The Triad Theatre. The evening was hosted by Broadway legend, Lee Roy Reams and featured performances and remembrances by Jim Brochu, Anita Gillette, Kurt Peterson, Marianne Tatum, Penny Worth and Tony Yazbeck.
- 6/26/2022
- by Grace Cutler
- BroadwayWorld.com
Johnny Depp and his former lawyers have another new trial date. Splitting the difference between what the parties desired, a Los Angeles Superior Court judge agreed Wednesday to move the start of the trial in the former Pirates of the Caribbean star’s nearly two-year-old $50 million malpractice lawsuit against Bloom Hergott Diemer Rosenthal Laviolette Feldman Schenkman & Goodman Llp to December 2.
Led by Bryan Freedman, attorneys for the now retiring Jacob Bloom and crew recently advocated moving the already scheduled trial launch from September 16 to next March.
Saying that he is obliged to “get cases resolved within two years,” Judge Terry Green made the call today on a packed morning in the Dtla courtroom, after having to deal with other matters while waiting for one of Depp’s lawyers to show up due to a medical emergency.
Near the top of this morning’s hearing, Green first penciled in a trial kickoff date of November 4. However,...
Led by Bryan Freedman, attorneys for the now retiring Jacob Bloom and crew recently advocated moving the already scheduled trial launch from September 16 to next March.
Saying that he is obliged to “get cases resolved within two years,” Judge Terry Green made the call today on a packed morning in the Dtla courtroom, after having to deal with other matters while waiting for one of Depp’s lawyers to show up due to a medical emergency.
Near the top of this morning’s hearing, Green first penciled in a trial kickoff date of November 4. However,...
- 5/29/2019
- by Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
The original production of Follies will reunite at BroadwayCon 2018, ahead of the original Broadway production's 47th anniversary. Moderated by Jennifer Ashley Tepper The Untold Stories of Broadway, Follies The Original Production Reunion will bring together Steve Boockvor original cast, Ted Chapin original production assistant, author of Everything Was Possible, Mary Jane Houdina original Young Hattie, assistant to Bennett, Denise Pence original swing, Kurt Peterson original Young Ben, and Jonathan Tunick orchestration and more as they share stories about when life was fun but oh so intense.
- 12/19/2017
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
(Updated with statement from defendants’ lawyer) Johnny Depp looks to be cutting a wider legal swath, now going after his former lawyer while also battling his ex-business managers. In a malpractice complaint filed Tuesday, the Pirates of the Caribbean star is going after Jacob Bloom for $30 million that he says was hauled in improperly in fees and self-dealing related to Depp’s dealings with The Management Group.
“Mr. Depp trusted and reasonably relied on Defendants, as his attorneys, to handle his legal affairs competently and ethically,” says the seven-claim suit (read it here) filed yesterday in L.A. Superior Court against the lawyer and his Hollywood firm Bloom Hergott Diemer Rosenthal Laviolette Feldman Schenkman & Goodman Llp.
“But instead of protecting Mr. Depp’s interests, Defendants engaged in misconduct for their own financial benefit and violated some of the most basic tenets of the attorney-client relationship, all to Mr. Depp’s serious financial detriment,...
“Mr. Depp trusted and reasonably relied on Defendants, as his attorneys, to handle his legal affairs competently and ethically,” says the seven-claim suit (read it here) filed yesterday in L.A. Superior Court against the lawyer and his Hollywood firm Bloom Hergott Diemer Rosenthal Laviolette Feldman Schenkman & Goodman Llp.
“But instead of protecting Mr. Depp’s interests, Defendants engaged in misconduct for their own financial benefit and violated some of the most basic tenets of the attorney-client relationship, all to Mr. Depp’s serious financial detriment,...
- 10/18/2017
- by Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
James William Productions and Stephenie Skyllas present Kurt Peterson and Victoria Mallory in When Everything Was Possible, A Concert with comments, for one night only tonight, April 29th 730pm at New York City Center 131 West 55th Street, between 6th and 7th Avenues, as a benefit for Broadway CaresEquity Fights AIDS. They are joined by a thirteen-piece band Michael Rafter, Music Director, playing new orchestrations by Tony Award winner Jonathan Tunick. Larry Moss directs, with musical staging by Joshua Bergasse Smash. Carolyn Wong provides lighting design, with sound design by Leon Rothenberg and projection design by Telegraphicmedia.
- 4/29/2012
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
James William Productions and Stephenie Skyllas will present Kurt Peterson and Victoria Mallory in When Everything Was Possible, A Concert with comments, for one night only, Sunday April 29th 730pm at New York City Center 131 West 55th Street, between 6th and 7th Avenues, as a benefit for Broadway CaresEquity Fights AIDS. They will be joined by a thirteen-piece band Michael Rafter, Music Director, playing new orchestrations by Tony Award winner Jonathan Tunick. Larry Moss directs, with musical staging by Joshua Bergasse Smash. Carolyn Wong will provide lighting design, with sound design by Leon Rothenberg and projection design by Telegraphicmedia.
- 2/16/2012
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Kurt Peterson amp Victoria Mallory, of the original casts of Follies and the Lincoln Center Revival of West Side Story, will sing songs from shows they were very much a part of, including West Side Story, Dear World, Follies, A Little Night Music and Sondheim - A Musical Tribute. The concert will feature images from the eras greatest photographers, many never before on public display.
- 2/9/2012
- by Contests
- BroadwayWorld.com
Following four sold out weeks of shows, The Laurie Beechman Theatre will continue their hit series, Sondheim Unplugged for one performance only, Monday, August 2nd at 7pm. Joining the cast are Darius DeHaas (Marie Christine, Kiss of the Spider Woman), Julie Reyburn (Mac & Bistro Winner), Raissa Katona Bennett (Phantom of the Opera), Kevin Dozier and our special guest, Kurt Peterson, who originated the role of Young Ben in Follies.
- 7/29/2010
- BroadwayWorld.com
Zero Hour, Jim Brochu's award-winning play about the life of theatre legend Zero Mostel is making its Off-Broadway premiere at Theatre at Saint Clement's. Previews began Saturday, November 14th. Produced by Kurt Peterson and Edmund Gaynes in association with The Peccadillo Theater Company, the show celebrated its Opening Night on Sunday, November 22nd at 7 p.m. The limited engagement of Zero Hour will continue through January 31st.
- 11/24/2009
- BroadwayWorld.com
Zero Hour, Jim Brochu's award-winning play about the life of theatre legend Zero Mostel will make its Off-Broadway premiere at Theatre at Saint Clement's beginning Saturday, November 14th. Produced by Kurt Peterson and Edmund Gaynes in association with The Peccadillo Theater Company, the show will have its Opening Night on Sunday, November 22nd at 7 p.m. The limited engagement of Zero Hour will continue through January 31st.
- 11/14/2009
- BroadwayWorld.com
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