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Some hotel workers in Center City go on strike amid World Cup, America 250 celebrations
https://6abc.com/post/hotel-workers-center-city-go-strike-amid-world-cup-america-250-celebrations/19346000/
By 6abc Digital Staff and Cheyenne Corin
Monday, June 22, 2026 5:23PM
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Nearly 200 workers at the Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown walked off the job Sunday morning as Philadelphia sees an influx of visitors for the World Cup.
Workers represented by Unite Here Local 274 have spent the past day picketing outside the hotel, demanding higher wages and expanded benefits.
"Our workers are overworked and underpaid, and we're just tired right now," housekeeper Gerald Byers said.
On Monday, union members marched around the perimeter of the hotel, calling for a minimum wage of $30 per hour for non-tipped workers by January 2028.
FULL story at link above.