John Edwards...

Hotel Workers Rising Campaign Kick-Off

WHAT: A nationwide tour to launch a new campaign to empower thousands of hotel workers in cities across North America as they work to improve their jobs and secure better lives for themselves and their families.

WHO:

• Senator John Edwards
• Actor/Director Danny Glover
• Mayors and other elected officials
• UNITE HERE Presidents Bruce Raynor and John Wilhelm
• Thousands of hotel workers
• Other community, union and entertainment figures

WHEN and WHERE:

February 15, San Francisco
Parc 55 Hotel, 55 Cyril Magnin Street (between Eddy and Ellis)

• 4:30 p.m. - Rally with Senator Edwards, Danny Glover, Mayor Newsom,
  hotel workers and other special guests Ballroom, 4th Floor

February 16, Los Angeles
Downtown Sheraton Hotel, 711 South Hope Street

• 4:30 p.m. - Rally with Senator Edwards, Danny Glover, Mayor Villaraigosa,
  hotel workers, UNITE HERE Presidents Bruce Raynor and John Wilhelm.

February 17, Chicago
The Drake Hotel, 140 E. Walton (at Michigan Ave), Ballroom

• 4:30 p.m. - Rally with Senator Edwards, hotel workers,
  UNITE HERE Presidents Bruce Raynor and John Wilhelm

February 18, Boston
The Ritz-Carlton Boston, 15 Arlington Street, Grand Ballroom

• 11:30 a.m. - Rally with Senator Edwards, Danny Glover, hotel workers,
  union leaders and other special guests