“Hotel Frank(enstein)” faces boycott, pickets, and community pressure on eve of sale

October 20, 2010 As buyers place their bids on two small union hotels in San Francisco, the Hotels Frank and Metropolis, community leaders and workers are increasing their calls for Wells Fargo and Provenance to sign a fair contract and reinstate two...

Wells Fargo Fights Labor at Hotel Frank & Hotel Metropolis

October 4, 2010 The workers at the Hotel Frank, formerly known as the Maxwell, and Hotel Metropolis, have launched an ongoing boycott to get a fair deal from the management of these hotels. Last May, Wells Fargo assumed control of both hotels and brought...

Protective Language Guidance

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Hotel Frank Boycott

The Hotel Frank, formerly known as the Maxwell was auctioned on the steps of San Francisco City Hall last May, and Wells Fargo stepped in to assume control. Since that time, the bank brought in a management company, Provenance, who within days told workers...