Hilton Americas-Houston Workers Stage First-Ever Hotel Strike for Higher Wages and Respect

Hotel workers at the Hilton Americas-Houston in Houston, Texas, went on strike on Labor Day to demand higher wages and respect. The workers, who include housekeepers, cooks, and banquet servers, are seeking at least $23 an hour in a new union contract. The strike is expected to last for nine days, ending on September 10. The workers claim that despite the city's booming hotel revenue, they are struggling to make ends meet and prioritize their financial obligations. The union, UNITE HERE Local 23, says the strike is a call for fair wages and respect, and that workers should not have to choose between paying rent, feeding their families, and meeting other financial obligations.