Meet the Workers

Claudette Evans

My name is Claudette Evans, and I have been working at the Hyatt Regency Chicago for 13 years. Just two weeks ago my co-worker hurt his back at work, putting him on light duty. This means I have to do ...

Nila Arago

My name is Nila Arago, and I have been working at the Hyatt for 32 years. I started out as a room cleaner at the Hyatt, and I got promted to Linen Attendant. As Linen Attendant I answer phones and make ...

Jean Wong

My name is Jean Wong, and I am a Room Attendant and Housekeeping Inspectress with 22 years of service at the Grand Hyatt San Francisco. On my day off in December of 2008, I was called into work by manager ...

Jacqueline Ammoah

My name is Jacqueline Ammoah, and I’ve been a housekeeper at the Hyatt McCormick Place for 10 years. I am a single mother of five children. Within two months of my first year at Hyatt, I slipped on the ...

Martha Reyes

My name is Martha Reyes, and I worked at the Hyatt Regency Santa Clara up until last October. I came into work one day and saw men laughing at pictures on the wall. Someone has posted images of housekeepers’ ...

Maria Soto

My name is Maria Soto, and I have worked as a housekeeper at the non-union Grand Hyatt in San Antonio for over three years.  I am a singled mother of two sons and originally from Mexico. I started working ...

Elvia Claudio

My name is Elvia Claudio and I worked at the non-union Hyatt Regency in San Antonio for over 9 years. I am married with 3 children, and I am originally from Mexico. I work hard and take my job very seriously, ...

Addelhakim Ejjair

My name is Addelhakim Ejjair. I am originally from Morocco and started working as a dishwasher at the Hyatt Regency in Indianapolis 14 years ago. Now I work as a busser in the One South Restaurant. Last ...

Bertha Castro

My name is Bertha Castro, and I have worked as a housekeeper at the Hyatt Andaz in West Hollywood for 28 years. Recently, I asked my manager for permission to take a few days off to visit my brother, who ...

Angela Martinez

Two years ago, Hyatt renovated the hotel and brought in larger, heavier beds. It makes my job much more difficult. I can’t lift the mattress because my left arm feels like it’s coming ...
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