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Ep 218 - Unions Against Imperialism

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Struggles of Hotel Workers and Labor Rights

This chapter focuses on the upcoming strike vote by 13,500 hotel workers across multiple cities, addressing their demands for better wages and staffing conditions post-COVID-19. It highlights the challenges faced by workers in the hospitality industry, with particular emphasis on the experiences of a housekeeper suffering from chronic pain due to increased workloads. The discussion also touches on broader labor movements, including successful negotiations by other worker organizations and the complexities of union actions amid changing corporate landscapes.

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