Labor: Page 7

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    DC hotel workers enlist US representatives to fight Sofitel union-busting

    Workers at the hotel, which is managed by Accor and owned by Brookfield, have been required to attend anti-union meetings.

    By • May 16, 2023
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    Why trans inclusion is a matter of total rewards

    Most trans workers don’t feel comfortable being out at work, but many don’t even make it in the door — and advocates are looking to address those disparities through benefits.

    By Caroline Colvin • May 15, 2023
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    Women hospitality leaders now hold 1 in 4 C-suite roles: report

    Representation for women among hospitality leaders improved in 2022, but the higher women climbed on the corporate ladder, the more barriers they faced.

    By Noelle Mateer • May 12, 2023
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    Hilton launches large-scale brand campaign to attract talent

    The hotel hopes to drive traffic to its career website and increase the number of completed job applications with the campaign.

    By • May 10, 2023
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    How hotels are training staff to hit DEI goals

    The industry wants to project an image that embraces inclusivity and accessibility. But is it all talk and no action?

    By Michele Laufik • April 13, 2023
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    LA City Council proposes wage increase to $25/hour for hospitality and tourism workers

    The motion was well received by union workers, but multiple ownership associations worry pay hikes could hurt hotels.

    By • April 13, 2023
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    New York-area hotel union reaches landmark deal to raise wages

    The pay raise — the largest in the New York/New Jersey Hotel and Gaming Trades Council’s 100-year history — marks a significant milestone for unionized hotel workers.

    By • April 12, 2023
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    Marriott launches ‘Be’ people brand aimed at attracting and retaining talent

    Marriott designed the brand to provide its employees with personal and professional growth opportunities.

    By • April 5, 2023
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    Workers say they’d return to employers that laid them off respectfully

    Employers that treat workers with empathy during the process may have an easier time finding talent again once pressure subsides.

    By Kathryn Moody • March 3, 2023
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    IRS proposes point-of-sale tip reporting

    Service industry employers that participate in a proposed voluntary IRS tip reporting program could receive protection from liability under rules that define tips as part of an employee’s pay, according to an IRS announcement.

    By Laurel Kalser • Feb. 14, 2023