The strikes on Labor Day weekend amplify demands for higher pay and fairer workloads, amid an ongoing struggle for compensation in the undervalued hospitality sector.
Union President Gwen Mills highlighted the need for family-sustaining compensation for hospitality workers, emphasizing the over-representation of women and people of color in the industry.
UNITE HERE insists that housekeepers need to reinstate automatic daily room cleaning, arguing that workers currently face unmanageable workloads and reduced hours since the pandemic.
Despite hotels claiming guests prefer less frequent cleaning, Hyatt's labor relations head expressed disappointment in the strikes, asserting their willingness to negotiate for fair contracts.
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