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Harris County Judge and commissioners commend Unite Here Local 23 after 40-day Hilton Americas strike

5956974 · October 16, 2025
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The court recognized Unite Here Local 23 and Hilton Americas Houston workers after a 40‑day strike that union leaders said won a contract raising minimum hourly pay to $20 in January and $22 by 2028; county judge presented a formal commendation.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and members of the Commissioners Court publicly commended Unite Here Local 23 on Oct. 16 after union members ended a 40-day strike at the Hilton Americas Houston.

Union leaders said the contract raises minimum base pay for hourly hotel workers from about $16.50 to $20 starting in…

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