"Hotel workers are preparing in earnest for a historic Citywide strike in Boston and across the U.S.," Carlos Aramayo, president of UNITE HERE Local 26, said in a statement. "It's unacceptable that hotel workers often struggle to afford basic necessities despite working for a big brand like Hilton or Marriott. Our work of providing high quality guest services and amenities should be protected... After months of unsuccessful negotiations, hotel workers are ready to fight for what we deserve, and we're going to win."
The actions follow months of unsuccessful negotiations over wages and workloads. The Hilton Boston Park Plaza, the Hilton Boston Logan Airport, and the Fairmont Copley Plaza are among the hotels that the strike could affect.
The potential strike falls after a 99% vote to authorize a citywide strike happened earlier this month in front of City Hall. UNITE HERE is leading a nationwide effort for workers demanding higher wages, fair staffing and workloads, and the reversal of COVID-era staffing cuts.
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