Union Officials Claim Unhoused Migrants Replace Striking Hotel Workers in L.A.

The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office is investigating allegations that hotels in L.A. County are hiring unhoused refugees from a shelter on Skid Row to replace striking union workers, particularly in the housekeeping departments. The union representing the striking workers brought the issue to the attention of the District Attorney, citing poor working conditions for the migrants hired. Some refugees confirmed being hired at hotels where workers were striking, with reports of heavy workloads and long hours. The investigation will focus on the alleged employment of unhoused refugees and claims that some were among migrants bussed to L.A. by Texas Governor Greg Abbott.