UniteHere makin’ it happen. So brave! (Taken with instagram)

EDIT: Well, geez, iPhone won’t let me put up caption or tags. So here’s the story: 21 July, there was a Rally for Justice on behalf of Hyatt workers across America. I think several cities held their own rallies. Here in San Antonio we gathered at the Grand Hyatt on Market Street to protest the abuse and exploitation of our housekeepers. There was a great turnout and, huge surprise, they took it to the next level by blocking off traffic on Market Street (rush hour, mind you). They held hands and sat right in the street for a good 10 minutes before being arrested. Two of my buddies were sitting there and I couldn’t be more proud of the stand they took. Hopefully, this will bring awareness to the plight that many hotel workers, especially housekeepers, are in. Did I mention it was a good 100 degrees? That asphalt was hot!

Taken with instagram

EDIT: Well, geez, iPhone won’t let me put up caption or tags. So here’s the story: 21 July, there was a Rally for Justice on behalf of Hyatt workers across America. I think several cities held their own rallies. Here in San Antonio we gathered at the Grand Hyatt on Market Street to protest the abuse and exploitation of our housekeepers. There was a great turnout and, huge surprise, they took it to the next level by blocking off traffic on Market Street (rush hour, mind you). They held hands and sat right in the street for a good 10 minutes before being arrested. Two of my buddies were sitting there and I couldn’t be more proud of the stand they took. Hopefully, this will bring awareness to the plight that many hotel workers, especially housekeepers, are in. Did I mention it was a good 100 degrees? That asphalt was hot!

Here’s the Hope Quilt. We walked several blocks from the Grand Hyatt to City Hall, taking up streets, passing other hotels, and showing tourists (in this very touristy city) that all is not well in SA. Forget the Alamo, Remember the rights of the people!

A little late on the photo uploads but oh well. On Thursday, October 15, I participated in a rally and march to City Hall. We carried the Hope Quilt which tells the stories of pain and injury hotel workers endure everyday just to provide for their families. As the quilt travels from city to city, each housekeeper adds a new patch to the quilt. There was an excellent turn-out and they really laid into Mayor Castro during the Citizens to Be Heard portion of the City Council Meeting that Thursday. So awesome!