Overview
- Workers extended the walkout through Oct. 12, projecting roughly 42 days on strike, with strike‑fund pay supplemented by about $12,000 in crowdfunding.
- Hilton has proposed a $17.50 hourly rate with some non‑economic concessions, while the lowest‑paid workers currently earn about $16.50.
- Unite Here Local 23 continues to press for a $23 minimum and is seeking a full audit and an unredacted management agreement from Houston First.
- Houston First says it is kept informed of talks and cites fiduciary duties and routine audits, as union leaders argue the owner is constraining wage progress.
- Political allies delayed major events at the hotel and the county passed a supportive resolution, even as Hilton says operations continue under a contingency plan and reports show roughly $29.5 million in 2025 revenue through July.