Labor strikes involving thousands of hotel workers have stretched beyond a month in some of the nation’s most popular tourist destinations, with no resolution on the horizon. More than 5,000 workers from hotels including Marriott, Hyatt, Hilton, and Omni are striking in cities like Boston, Honolulu, San Francisco, and Seattle.
While some earlier demonstrations were brief, lasting only a few days, the ongoing strikes have become indefinite. Workers are vowing to remain on strike until new contracts are agreed upon.
Unite Here chapters, representing a range of hotel staff such as housekeepers, front desk agents, and bartenders, have been pushing for improved wages, better working conditions, and stronger employee protections. Many of these labor contracts expired on August 31, fueling the nationwide protests.