To Local 74 Members: Special Information about Friday Night’s Storm

Because of the storm damage Friday night, we are not currently in the office. Our phones are working but you must leave a message if you want a call back.

We will post updates here. Staff can be reached at these email addresses:

Kim Bartholomew
UNITE HERE International Vice President &
Local 74 President
[email protected]

Lisa Williams-Jones
Vice President
[email protected]

Krystal George
Secretary Treasurer
[email protected]

Melissa Alford
Office Manager
[email protected]

Local 74 members who have been impacted by the tornado can request assistance here.

REQUEST ASSISTANCE

Please consider donating to the $5 for the Fight Fund to help a union member in need.

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Welcome

UNITE HERE is an organization of working people, coming together to win dignity and higher standards in the hospitality industry and beyond. Local #74 brings those high standards to the members we represent in Missouri and Illinois.

Membership Meetings

General membership meetings are held the 3rd Monday of: January, March, May, September and November 11am or 4pm held 5585 Pershing Ave.
Those members in the Kansas City area and Kansas may participate via zoom link (click here).

UNITE HERE Local 74

Mailing & Office Address:
UNITE HERE Local #74
5585 Pershing Ave. Suite 220A
Saint Louis, MO 63112

Phone (local): (314) 890-0250
Fax: (314) 423-4148

The Union Difference

Elena

My name is Elena and I work as a banquet server at the Marriott. In my union contract we have guaranteed gratuity on ALL banquets. My average is between $25-$60 per hour.

Tera

I’m Tera. I work at Embassy Suites and we negotiated our attendance policy and free meals in our union contract.

Alen

I’m Alen and I work in banquets at Le Meridien Hotel. In our union contract we get overtime after 8 hours a day, 8 paid holidays, free healthcare and gratuity on all banquets—not a flat rate!

Reggie

My name is Reggie and I‘m a cook at the airport. I’m at $18.50 and get a raise every year. Through the union we have free healthcare, parking reimbursement, pension, set schedules, paid vacations and 6 paid personal days a year.

Pat

My name is Pat and I work at Embassy Suites in housekeeping. I make $18.20 per hour and in my union contract I get two guaranteed raises each year.

In June of 2024 our Delegates at the International convention voted to increase Dues and Per Event Fees. This was also voted on by Local 74 Membership.

As of July 1, 2025 the Dues will increase by $0.50. As of July 1, 2025 the Per Event Fee will increase by $0.50.