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Evelyn's Story
- Evelyn Luarca, a banquet server at Hilton Union Square for almost 30 years, now cooks for striking workers.
- She fears losing benefits she's worked for decades to acquire and needs wages matching living costs.
SF Hotel Strike
- The San Francisco hotel worker strike began September 22nd and involves 2,500 workers across six major hotels.
- Workers prioritize affordable healthcare, wage increases, and pension security in their indefinite strike.
Slow Recovery
- San Francisco's tourism recovery lags behind other U.S. cities due to a decline in convention business.
- This slow recovery complicates worker negotiations as hotel owners face financial challenges.