Biltmore Los Angeles reaches tentative agreement with striking workers

The hotel is the second in Southern California to approve a contract with union members, as strikes at other properties continue.

By Noelle Mateer • Oct. 2, 2023

Las Vegas hospitality workers vote to authorize strike

Some 95% of union members voted yes to a potential strike, which could affect up to 40,000 resort employees along the Strip.

By Noelle Mateer • Sept. 27, 2023

Las Vegas hospitality workers to hold strike vote

A potential strike would impact major hotels along the Strip, building on the labor movement that’s swept across Southern California.

By Noelle Mateer • Sept. 11, 2023

Hotels and accommodations added 8,600 jobs in August

Despite the jobs growth, employment levels in the sector still remain below pre-pandemic highs, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

By Jenna Graber • Sept. 6, 2023

Culinary Union launches organizing effort at Las Vegas hotels

The union is hoping to organize restaurant workers at hotels along the Strip, starting with Eataly Las Vegas, part of MGM Resorts.

By Noelle Mateer • Sept. 6, 2023

Expanded overtime eligibility would hurt hotels: AHLA

AHLA President and CEO Chip Rogers said a proposed Department of Labor rule to expand overtime eligibility would harm workers — thousands of which are currently striking for fairer pay.

By Jenna Graber • Sept. 5, 2023

Hospitality union calls for all events to boycott LA

“Don’t eat, sleep, stay or party,” a Unite Here Local 11 representative has advised travelers and events organizers, as the union’s calls for solidarity expand.

By Noelle Mateer • Aug. 25, 2023

Union workers are protesting hotel wages in Arizona, too

Though not currently on strike, Unite Here workers in Arizona are picketing for some of the same reasons as strikers in Southern California.

By Noelle Mateer • Aug. 22, 2023

Union calls for boycott of 3 Southern California hotels amid allegations of violence

Unite Here Local 11 has filed unfair labor practices against the hotels, claiming they committed or condoned violence against striking workers.

By Noelle Mateer • Aug. 21, 2023

Taylor Swift urged to cancel LA concerts over hotel strike

The superstar’s concert Thursday night continued as planned. But as the six-night L.A. stop continues, striking hotel workers aren’t backing down, and California politicians have lent their support.

By Noelle Mateer • Aug. 4, 2023

How hotel worker strikes are impacting LA’s events industry

Some organizers say event disruptions will harm the region as it recovers from a pandemic slump, while others believe canceling is the right thing to do.

By Noelle Mateer • July 25, 2023

Black employees underrepresented in hospitality leadership roles: report

While Black representation in hotel leadership positions rose slightly in 2022, Blacks remain underrepresented, according to a Penn State School of Hospitality Management report.

By Jenna Graber • July 24, 2023

Southern California hotel workers return to picket line in third wave of strikes

Unite Here Local 11 resumed walkouts after no progress was made in a bargaining session.

By Noelle Mateer • July 21, 2023

Santa Monica union hotel workers file for nation’s highest minimum wage

Employees are asking for minimum pay of $30 an hour as Southern California navigates the largest multihotel strike in the region’s history.

By Noelle Mateer • July 20, 2023

Second wave of Southern California hotel strikes ends — but labor strife continues

Bargaining between Unite Here Local 11 and hotels resumes this week, but the union says more strikes could occur.

By Noelle Mateer • July 18, 2023

Union workers start second wave of hotel strikes in Southern California

The multihotel strike continues as area hoteliers push back against workers’ demands.

By Noelle Mateer • July 10, 2023

Housekeeper files lawsuit against California Hilton alleging failure to protect workers

The Hilton Irvine worker claims the hotel violated the city’s Hotel Worker Protection Ordinance by neglecting to provide functioning panic buttons.

By Jenna Graber • July 6, 2023

LA union hotel employees are back at work — but plan to strike again

Unite Here Local 11 warned that the three-day hotel strike — the largest in Southern California history — was just the "first wave."

By Noelle Mateer • July 6, 2023

Thousands of LA hotel workers walk off the job

Union workers went on strike ahead of the busy July Fourth holiday.

By Noelle Mateer • July 2, 2023

As potential worker strike looms, hoteliers need solid contingency plans

Hotels in Southern California need to prioritize flexibility.

By Rayna Katz • June 30, 2023

Union workers reach deal with Westin hotel in Los Angeles

The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, the largest hotel in downtown Los Angeles, avoided a work stoppage by striking a deal for union workers.

By Noelle Mateer • June 30, 2023

Hoteliers look for innovative ways to hire emerging talent

At AHLA and Hotel Management’s Hospitality Show, industry executives discussed how hotels can attract and retain Gen Z talent.

By Jenna Graber • June 30, 2023

Hospitality union launches website claiming mistreatment at Accor properties in DC, California

Workers at a Fairmont in California and a Sofitel in Washington, D.C., detail alleged poor working conditions on AccorHotelAlert.org as hotel union activity ramps up nationwide.

By Noelle Mateer • June 27, 2023

300 people, including 2 LA City Council members, arrested during hotel worker demonstration

Union hotel workers blocked traffic near LAX 10 days after they voted to authorize what could become the largest hotel strike in U.S. history.

By Noelle Mateer • June 23, 2023

Marriott sued by LA guests over ‘junk fees’

The plaintiffs in the lawsuit claim a mandatory “worker protection” fee violates California laws.

By Jenna Graber • June 22, 2023