L.A. Hotel Strike Pauses As Workers Return, But Union Threatens More Walkouts If No Deal Reached

• Hotel workers in Los Angeles went on a three-day strike over wages and benefits but have now returned to work.
• The union is threatening future strikes if agreements on pay increases, health care, pension contributions, and workloads are not reached.
• The strike affected many major hotels, including the InterContinental and the Ritz-Carlton.
• The union is demanding a $5 per hour pay raise, better health benefits, higher pension contributions, and less demanding workloads.
• An agreement was reached with the Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, but most hotels remain at an impasse in negotiations.

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