John Wilhelm, the long-time president of the union UNITE HERE, has just announced he plans to step down. Union leadership changes are not often considered major events, but the end of Wilhelm’s tenure is significant in that it closes a tumultuous chapter in his union’s history.
UNITE HERE formed as a result of the 2004 merger of two unions in two very different industries — textiles and hospitality. UNITE stands for Union of Needletrades, Industrial & Textile Employees; HERE stands for Hotel Employees & Restaurant Employees. Wilhelm was head of HERE, while Bruce Raynor headed UNITE. To Read More.....
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