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‘Hundreds’ of union workers at 6 Chicago hotels strike
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Hundreds of union employees at six Chicago hotels initiated a strike on Friday preceding the Chicago Marathon weekend. Operations at major luxury properties including the Waldorf Astoria Chicago face immediate disruption following last month's strike authorization.
- 01Labor action affects six Chicago hotels including the Waldorf Astoria Chicago
- 02Strike coincides with the Chicago Marathon weekend to maximize operational impact
- 03Previous authorization involved over 7000 employees across 46 regional properties
- 04Executive travelers should expect service variations at impacted downtown Chicago locations
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After more than 7,000 employees across 46 hotels authorized a strike last month, a portion walked off the job Friday ahead of the Chicago Marathon this weekend, including at the Waldorf Astoria Chicago.