Hilton Vancouver reaches agreement with Unite Here Labor Union

Hilton Vancouver Washington and UNITEHERE Local 9 (the union that represents 117 of the hotel’s team members) have entered into a collective bargaining agreement. The new agreement, which runs through June 30, 2014, provides for regular wage increases and expands eligibility for health benefits, the hotel said.

“We are pleased that we were able to come to a mutual agreement with UNITEHERE on behalf of the hotel’s team members,” said Eric Walters, Hilton Vancouver Washington general manager, in a press release. “We believe that the new agreement is good for employees, good for the hotel, and good for our community.”