"This is a really important moment for us," Lizzy Tapia said. "What we've seen is the industry really tried to take advantage of the pandemic. Similar to other crises that have happened in the past..."
The tentative deal is for a four-year contract that will expire in 2028 and will preserve workers' union health insurance plans, pay increases, and new protections against understaffing and workload increases.
Thursday marks day 89 of the strike and Marriott said in a statement it was pleased to reach a new labor agreement, showcasing how negotiations have finally borne fruit.
Negotiations are still ongoing for hundreds of workers at Hyatt and Hilton hotels, indicating that the fight for better working conditions is far from over.
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