Los Angeles Workers Unite in Hotel Strike Amid Rent Crisis
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Members of the Writers Guild of America (WGA) West joined hotel workers from United Here Local 11 in their protest over low pay and limited benefits. The hotel workers, who represent over 32,000 employees in Southern California and Arizona, went on strike demanding higher wages. WGA negotiating committee members also joined the picket line to show solidarity. The union has been negotiating for a new contract since April and is seeking a $5 hourly wage increase now and a $3 boost annually for three years.
- WGA Members Join Striking Hotel Workers On Picket Line In L.A. Deadline
- SoCal hotel workers walk off job over labor disputes KTLA 5
- Thousands of Los Angeles hotel workers go on strike CBS Evening News
- UNITE HERE Local 11 protests at Andaz Hotel in West Hollywood WEHOville
- LA's Rent Crisis Pushes Workers To The Picket Line LAist
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