Alcatraz Cruises, of Hornblower Dining and Yachts has refused to recognize union workers who have worked on the Alcatraz ferry since  its opening as a National Park. Full time jobs with pension and benfits to be replaced with casual part time workers.

Why: Alcatraz cruises, a subsidiary of Hornblower dining and yachts was awarded a 10 year contract to run the Alcatraz ferry.  Hornblower CEO Terry Macrae has refused to hire the majority of Captains, deckhands, ticket collectors and  ticket sellers,  represented by Inland BoatmensUnion-ILWU and the Masters Mates and Pilots-ILA. Full time workers with a living wage and benefits will be replaced by a majority of part time precarious low wage workers.

For further information: http://www.iww.org/en/node/2874 

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