40,000 UNITE HERE union housekeepers strike at major hotels for higher wages and reinstatement of daily room cleaning services.

Housekeepers at major hotel chains, represented by the UNITE HERE union, are striking to demand higher wages and the reinstatement of automatic daily room cleaning services, which were reduced during the COVID-19 pandemic. Over 40,000 workers are in contract negotiations, with at least 15,000 authorizing strikes in 12 cities if agreements aren't reached. The strikes began in Boston and Connecticut, highlighting the challenges faced by hotel housekeepers.

September 01, 2024
260 Articles

Further Reading