Massive Strike by U.S. Hotel Workers: Labor Day Holiday Disrupted

Approximately 10,000 hotel workers in various U.S. cities began a multi-day strike after negotiations with major hotel chains failed. The Unite Here union, representing workers in hotels, casinos, and airports, has launched the strike affecting major travel destinations. Workers demand better wages and reversal of pandemic-era job cuts.

Some 10,000 U.S. hotel workers began a multi-day strike in several cities on Sunday after contract talks with hotel operators Marriott International, Hilton Worldwide, and Hyatt Hotels reached an impasse, the Unite Here union said. The union represents workers in hotels, casinos, and airports across North America.

The strike is affecting 25 hotels in major destinations, including San Francisco, San Diego, Honolulu, Boston, Seattle, and Greenwich, Connecticut. Workers from other cities are also prepared to join the walkout as the Labor Day weekend progresses.

Hotel workers are facing increased workloads due to pandemic-era job cuts and are demanding better wages and improved conditions. Negotiations for new contracts have been ongoing since May. The union has urged travelers to cancel their stays at hotels where workers are on strike and seek penalty-free refunds.

(With inputs from agencies.)