Over 10,000 hotel workers in the U.S. began a multi-day strike over Labor Day weekend after contract negotiations with major hotel chains like Marriott, Hilton, and Hyatt stalled. The strike, organized by the Unite Here union, involves workers in cities such as San Francisco, San Diego, Honolulu, Boston, Seattle, and Greenwich, demanding higher wages, better benefits, and reversal of pandemic-era job cuts. Workers report being overburdened, with management expecting high standards of service despite reduced staffing levels. The strike has led to significant disruptions in hotel services, including housekeeping and dining, particularly as domestic travel saw a 9% increase this Labor Day. Despite the strike, hotel operators claim they are committed to negotiating a fair agreement and have contingency plans to mitigate operational impacts. The union has warned that strikes could expand to additional cities if demands are not met.