Green program cutting hours, say hotel staff

‘Surprised’

Greater Vancouver Hotel Employers Association’s (GVHEA) chief negotiator, Eric Harris, said they were “surprised that the union has decided to stage yet more rallies.” He said the GVHRA is offering hourly wage increases of 14.4 per cent over five years.

Published: September 03, 2010 5:55 a.m.

Last modified: September 03, 2010 1:57 a.m.

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Some Vancouver hotel workers rallied on Thursday against their employers’ green program saying it’s cutting down their hours.

They protested in front of the Westin Bayshore Hotel downtown.

The “Make a Green Choice” program, which was implemented earlier this summer, offers hotel guests a $5-voucher toward food and drinks if they forgo housekeeping services for the day.

The workers also said that when guests don’t have their rooms cleaned daily, it takes them “two to three times longer to clean.”

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