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7,000 Chicago Hotel Workers Vote to Authorize Strike
Over 7,000 union hotel workers across Chicago properties, including Hilton, Hyatt, and Marriott, have voted 85% to authorize what could be the city's largest hotel strike in history over wages and benefits. The authorization allows workers to strike at any time following the expiration of their contracts on August 31.
Key Takeaways
- 185% of 7,000 Unite Here Local 1 members voted to authorize a strike across major Chicago hotels.
- 2Workers are demanding higher wages, improved healthcare, pension benefits, and safer workloads to counter inflation.
- 3Hotel operators report having contingency plans ready to maintain operations if a walkout occurs.
Source: Hotel Dive
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