Labor Unrest Sweeps California's Hospitality Industry

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Around 15,000 hotel workers in Southern California, members of the UNITE HERE Local 11 union, have gone on strike during the busy holiday weekend, demanding a $5 per hour raise, better health benefits, higher pension contributions, and lighter workloads. The hotels are offering a $2.50 raise. The strike comes as workers struggle to afford the high cost of living in the area, and they are urging guests to support their cause by taking their business elsewhere.
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