Hotel Workers in Los Angeles and Southern California Strike for Better Pay and Conditions

Thousands of hotel workers in Southern California, represented by Unite Here Local 11, have gone on strike demanding higher pay and better benefits. The strike comes as tourists flock to the region for the Fourth of July holiday. The hotels claim that the union has not been bargaining in good faith, while the workers express frustration over the high cost of living in Los Angeles. This strike is part of a larger wave of labor actions in Southern California, with workers from various industries demanding improved working conditions. The hotel workers' strike coincides with the summer tourism season, and labor leaders hope to leverage this momentum.