‘We're standing up to the bosses': Wyndham hotel workers strike in Philadelphia

Another group of hotel workers have walked off the job in Philadelphia.

Hotel room attendants, cooks, bartenders and other hospitality workers at the Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District hotel, affiliated with UNITE HERE Local 274, have gone on strike.

The strike began on the morning of Saturday, November 8, with workers demanding family-sustaining wages, humane staffing levels and improvements to healthcare and pensions.

They want to see these improvements ahead of next year as Philadelphia is set to host a slew of high-profile events.

This strike follows a four-day walkout by workers at the Hampton Inn Philadelphia last month. They were able to ratify a historic contract with significant improvements to wages, healthcare, and working conditions.

Workers at the Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown also walked the picket line for four days in October; however, negotiations are still ongoing.

The Hampton Inn is the first of eight Center City hotels to receive a new contract with UNITE HERE Local 274.

“We’re striking for a fair contract, for fair wages. We’re standing up to the bosses to gain our respect and integrity back,” Wyndham restaurant server Monica Burks shared in a news release.

UNITE HERE Local 274 represents 4,000 private sector hotel and food service workers who work at the stadiums, airports, and hotels throughout the Philadelphia area.