Reported about 1 month ago
Strikes are underway at major hotel chains as over 10,000 unionized housekeepers seek higher wages and the reinstatement of daily room cleaning services, which have been cut to reduce costs since the pandemic. Workers express frustration over unmanageable workloads and ongoing contract negotiations while the hotel industry grapples with staffing shortages and rising operational costs. The strikes symbolize broader issues of undervalued labor, especially among women and workers of color in the hospitality sector.
Source: YAHOO