Thousands of Hotel Workers Across the Country Are Poised to Strike

The workers are seeking new contracts with major hotel companies, according to a report from Huff Post.

About 15,000 workers from the union Unite Here have authorized a strike, which would impact properties run by such household name brands as Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott and Omni.

So what does that mean for travelers?

For starters, unions are apparently warning travelers that they may encounter picket lines over the coming weeks, even as soon as this weekend, per Huff Post.

Here’s a breakdown of where the strikes may occur, by city:

• Baltimore, Maryland
• Boston, Massachusetts
• Greenwich and New Haven, Connecticut
• Honolulu and Kauai, Hawaii
• Providence, Rhode Island
• Oakland, San Diego, San Francisco, and San Jose, California
• Seattle, Washington

The union Unite Here has about 265,000 members across the United States. Representatives from Unite Here have said this is the first time workers in so many cities have approved a strike.

The concerns of the hotel workers include workload issues and cutting of services. Union workers are also seeking significant raises for various types of workers including housekeepers and food service workers. Staffing levels are also an issue of contention, according to Huff Post.

Hilton, Marriott and Omni did not immediately respond to a request for comment Thursday from Huff Post.