The workers of Nitehawk Cinema in Park Slope, Brooklyn unionized with UAW Local 2179 in March of 2024. We first began contract negotiations in August of 2024. And as we enter into 2026, we still do not have our first contract. Matthew Viragh, founder and majority owner of Nitehawk, has made his intentions clear since the start. He did not want the union, and has done everything in his power since the initial vote to get rid of us.
Multiple union-busting emails and notices, targeted discipline and firings of union organizers and supporters, delaying and prolonging of contract negotiations in order to allow for a de-certification vote to take place, for which he so helpfully provided the necessary links and forms needed in order to do so. The veneer of so called progressiveness is wiped away once unions are brought into the conversation.
As we enter this new year, we are asking for public appeals from you, our customers and supporters, to say that you support a unionized Nitehawk! Please sign our petition, as we continue our struggle for our first contract, for a safe and respectful workplace, and against union-busting and fear tactics. Your support is everything to us, and we couldn’t do this without you.
Solidarity forever,
The Nitehawk Workers Union
UAW Local 2179 - Region 9a
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
June 22, 2026
Reached 250 supporters
March 2, 2026
Reached 100 supporters
February 24, 2026
188 Comments
The Nitehawk staff is great and I support their right to advocate for themselves! Nitehawk, please don't go down the same route that Alamo Drafthouse did -- treat your employees fairly!
I live down the street and walk to Nitehawk regularly. I had no idea Nitehawk had such terrible standards for their employees. Thankfully, I saw the union picketing outside from my window. Your voices were heard! Do better Nitehawk!
I raised my kids going to to the nighthawk. It defined their moviegoing journey. Unionizing the employees who create the experience and take care of your patrons, should be taken care of. I am a community member who supports nighthawk and I ask that you support this request from your employees.
In a time where rent is skyrocketing in every borough cutting your employees’ pay is an act of malice for the people who keep your establishment running. I love going to nitehawk but I will not be spending a dime until these workers’ needs are met.
If movie theaters around the city wanted to form a business association nobody would think twice. The workers also have a business; selling their individual labor. Let them unite!
Power to the workers who make the place what it is
I'm a longtime Nitehawk customer. All workers deserve dignity. Stop union busting.
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The workers of Nitehawk Cinema in Park Slope, Brooklyn unionized with UAW Local 2179 in March of 2024. We first began contract negotiations in August of 2024. And as we enter into 2026, we still do not have our first contract. Matthew Viragh, founder and majority owner of Nitehawk, has made his intentions clear since the start. He did not want the union, and has done everything in his power since the initial vote to get rid of us.
Multiple union-busting emails and notices, targeted discipline and firings of union organizers and supporters, delaying and prolonging of contract negotiations in order to allow for a de-certification vote to take place, for which he so helpfully provided the necessary links and forms needed in order to do so. The veneer of so called progressiveness is wiped away once unions are brought into the conversation.
As we enter this new year, we are asking for public appeals from you, our customers and supporters, to say that you support a unionized Nitehawk! Please sign our petition, as we continue our struggle for our first contract, for a safe and respectful workplace, and against union-busting and fear tactics. Your support is everything to us, and we couldn’t do this without you.
Solidarity forever,
The Nitehawk Workers Union
UAW Local 2179 - Region 9a
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
June 22, 2026
Reached 250 supporters
March 2, 2026
Reached 100 supporters
February 24, 2026
188 Comments
I am frequent customer at Nitehawk Prospect Park, and big reason for that is the wonderful staff who provide such a warm and welcoming environment. All workers have a right to unionize, and I am unable to continue my patronage at Nitehawk until a contract is reached.
The Nitehawk staff is great and I support their right to advocate for themselves! Nitehawk, please don't go down the same route that Alamo Drafthouse did -- treat your employees fairly!
I live down the street and walk to Nitehawk regularly. I had no idea Nitehawk had such terrible standards for their employees. Thankfully, I saw the union picketing outside from my window. Your voices were heard! Do better Nitehawk!
I raised my kids going to to the nighthawk. It defined their moviegoing journey. Unionizing the employees who create the experience and take care of your patrons, should be taken care of. I am a community member who supports nighthawk and I ask that you support this request from your employees.
In a time where rent is skyrocketing in every borough cutting your employees’ pay is an act of malice for the people who keep your establishment running. I love going to nitehawk but I will not be spending a dime until these workers’ needs are met.
If movie theaters around the city wanted to form a business association nobody would think twice. The workers also have a business; selling their individual labor. Let them unite!
Power to the workers who make the place what it is
I'm a longtime Nitehawk customer. All workers deserve dignity. Stop union busting.
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I am frequent customer at Nitehawk Prospect Park, and big reason for that is the wonderful staff who provide such a warm and welcoming environment. All workers have a right to unionize, and I am unable to continue my patronage at Nitehawk until a contract is reached.