Hotel Workers Strike Nationwide Over Contract Disputes

Approximately 10,000 hotel workers across eight U.S. cities initiated strikes on Labor Day weekend, impacting properties owned by Marriott, Hyatt, and Hilton. The strikes were prompted by failed contract negotiations, with workers demanding better wages, health care benefits, and improved staffing levels after pandemic-era cuts. Unite Here, the hospitality workers' union, highlighted that despite the hotel industry's record profits, workers are struggling with insufficient wages and heavy workloads, often requiring multiple jobs to make ends meet. Strikes occurred in major travel destinations including Boston, San Francisco, Seattle, and Honolulu, with additional cities poised to join the labor action. The union has urged the public to avoid using services at affected hotels until a new contract is secured. Hotel operators have indicated their commitment to negotiating a fair agreement amidst growing tensions.