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Why Hotel Workers Are Striking: A Deep Dive with Union Leader Gwen Mills of Unite Here

Why Hotel Workers Are Striking: A Deep Dive with Union Leader Gwen Mills of Unite Here

Update: 2024-10-31
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In this episode, Gwen Mills, President of Unite Here, shares insights into the ongoing hotel worker strikes across the United States, the asks they have, and the broader implications for the hospitality industry.

Listen now to learn:

  • The motivations behind the hotel worker strikes
  • The impact of COVID-19 on the hospitality industry and how it has affected workers
  • The process Unite Here uses to determine appropriate pay and working conditions
  • The challenges hotel workers face due to cost of living increases in major cities
  • The importance of investing in hospitality workers for the long-term success of the industry
  • The role of hotel owners and management companies in addressing workers' demands
  • The evolving dynamics between hotel owners, management companies, and workers

Also check out: What Hotel Workers on Strike Told Me in San Francisco - Josiah Mackenzie

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Music for this show is produced by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound: Music Identity Design for Hospitality Brands

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Why Hotel Workers Are Striking: A Deep Dive with Union Leader Gwen Mills of Unite Here

Why Hotel Workers Are Striking: A Deep Dive with Union Leader Gwen Mills of Unite Here

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