Montreal's Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel closes temporarily due to a labor dispute over pay and benefits.

The Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Montreal will temporarily close over the holidays due to a labor dispute. The hotel locked out unionized workers after they rejected a contract offer, leading to strikes. The union demands higher pay and better benefits, while the hotel claims it has made reasonable offers accepted by other Quebec hotels. The closure begins December 21st, with no reopening date set.

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