Thousands of Southern California Hotel Workers Strike for Higher Pay and Better Benefits

Thousands of hotel employees in Southern California went on strike demanding higher wages and improved benefits.
The strike is the largest in the union's history, affecting about half of the 32,000 hospitality workers it represents.
The union is seeking wage increases, affordable healthcare, pension contributions, and safer workloads.
They also want to establish a fund to help workers afford housing in the expensive Los Angeles area.
Although negotiations have been ongoing since April, the union claims that hotels have not been bargaining in good faith.