Workers employed at the Harvard Club of Boston have voted overwhelmingly to join United Food & Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 1445, fueled by concerns over the rising cost of living. The Bargaining Unit covers Workers in the dining, wellness, athletics and lodging operations at the membership-based social club for Harvard University alumni. While the exclusive gathering space is filled with the connected and powerful, the Staff - who are central to the club’s experience, have been struggling with low wages, sub-par benefits and a lack of fair representation. “Harvard Club has been a good place to work, but recently many of us have been feeling the crunch with our pay not matching the increased cost of living,” said Susana Cabrera, a Waitress of 25 years at the club’s Veritas restaurant. “We worked hard to engage our Co-Workers throughout this process and we’re overjoyed now that we see the light at the end of the tunnel and a way to improve pay and benefits with the help of the Union.” Local 1445 President Fernando Lemus said: “We’re thrilled to welcome these Members to our UFCW Family. Harvard Club members pay a premium for the exclusive environment and these workers make that experience worth their money. We look forward to bargaining a strong contract to ensure they are paid accordingly.”

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