10,000 hotel workers from Hilton, Marriott, Hyatt strike over Labor Day weekend

Unite HERE union plans a rolling strike after failed negotiations with hotel chains. Thousands of hotel workers demand higher wages and staffing restoration, citing increased living costs and job challenges. Despite a decrease in staffing, the hotel industry reported significant profits. Hotel chains like Hilton and Hyatt express willingness to negotiate, while others remain silent.

What is the main reason for the hotel workers' strike organized by Unite HERE?

• To demand better working conditions

• To protest against hotel closures

• To negotiate new hotel contracts

• To demand higher wages and increased staffing

What challenge does Francisco Carrillo face as a banquet server?

• He is unable to find a job

• He works two jobs to make ends meet

• He is planning to retire soon

• He is a union leader

How did the staffing per occupied room change from 2019 to 2022?

• It increased by 13%

• It decreased by 13%

• It remained the same

• It doubled

What is the hotel industry's reported gross operating profit?

• $50 billion

• $100 billion

• $150 billion

• $200 billion

Which hotel chains have not commented on the strike?

• Marriott and Omni

• Hilton and Hyatt

• Hyatt and Marriott

• Hilton and Omni