NEW: RI's All Democratic Delegation to Host Elorza Fundraiser at Non-Union Hotel
Arielle Confino, GoLocalProv Contributor
NEW: RI's All Democratic Delegation to Host Elorza Fundraiser at Non-Union Hotel
According to an email sent out by the Elorza campaign to supporters, the October 2nd fundraiser will be held at the Providence Marriot Hotel – which does not employ unionized workers. It is being promoted as a Democratic unity event, hosted by Rhode Island’s all-Democratic national delegation of U.S. Senators and Congressmen – Sen. Jack Reed, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, Rep. Jim Langevin and Rep. David Cicilline. Ticket prices range from $100.00 - $1,000.00.
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Historically, the Hotel is host to RI Republican events over the past few decades.
UNITE HERE Local 217, the union of hotel and food service workers in Connecticut and Rhode Island endorsed Elorza’s Democratic primary opponent, Michael Solomon in the Democratic Primary for Mayor of Providence. The Union has been pushing for higher wages for hotel workers and increase in the minimum wage.
The Elorza, Reed, Whitehouse, Langevin, and Cicilline campaigns all refused to comment on the story.