As the union of hospitality workers, immigrants are the backbone of our Union.

Past and present, immigrant workers have been at the center of our Union’s efforts to end poverty and change lives—from over 100 years ago, when our immigrant founders led the historic Bread and Roses strike, to today, when our immigrant members lead campaigns taking on some of the world’s most powerful billionaires and institutions.

As the Trump agenda continues its attacks on immigrant communities and working people everywhere, UNITE HERE will continue building a movement to enable people of all backgrounds to achieve greater equality and opportunity.

“UNITE HERE members hail from nearly 200 countries in all corners of the planet. We stand for immigration reform, including a pathway to citizenship for the more than 11 million undocumented immigrants in the United States, Dreamers, and those with Temporary Protected Status (TPS). Immigrants work hard, pay taxes, own homes, raise U.S. citizen children, and are part of the essential fabric of our communities.”

Enrique L. Fernández
UNITE HERE Vice President for Immigration, Diversity and Civil Rights