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Union leaders call on Houston First to resolve Hilton Americas strike ahead of major events
Summary
Union leaders and labor allies told the council that striking Hilton Americas workers deserve better pay and conditions and urged Houston First, which owns the hotel, to intervene so the dispute does not become a public-relations problem during upcoming major events.
Union leaders and labor advocates addressed the council to press Houston First — owner of the Hilton Americas — to settle a labor dispute that has been on strike for weeks.
Linda Morales of the Gulf Coast Area Labor Federation said the Hilton workers are on the picket line seeking “fairness, a living wage, safe conditions, and dignity on the job” and said Houston First,…
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