Militant/Betsey Stone

Chanting "No justice, no peace!" thousands of hotel workers rallied in Chicago August 23 as part of their fight for higher wages and lower health-care costs. Contingents lined up behind giant banners with the names of area hotels and marched up Michigan Avenue where many hotels are located. In the face of employer intransigence the members of the Hotel Employees and Restaurant Employees union have voted to authorize a strike.  
 
 
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