UNITE HERE

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Organization Description: UNITE (formerly the Union of Needletrades, Industrial and Textile Employees) and HERE (Hotel Employees and Restaurant Employees International Union) merged on July 8, 2004 forming UNITE HERE. The union represents more than 450,000 active members and more than 400,000 retirees throughout North America.

UNITE HERE boasts a diverse membership, comprised largely of immigrants and including high percentages of African-American, Latino, and Asian-American workers. The majority of UNITE HERE members are women.

Our union is looking for passionate, committed people who want to become union organizers. We offer excellent training programs based in organizing campaigns.

Internship Description: We will be offering a 6 week paid Summer Internship in 2008. The Summer Internship will place social justice hungry students on a campaign alongside hotel workers who are fighting for the right to organize and lift one another out of poverty. We are interested in both undergraduate and graduate students.
How to Apply:

 

To inquire about a position, contact

Mackenzie Smith

UNITE HERE Summer Internship Coordinator

857-472-9337

msmith@unitehere.org