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Houston Mayor John Whitmire has "indefinitely" postponed his “State of the City” address that was scheduled for later this month as Hilton Americas-Houston workers are in the second week of their strike.

"Out of respect for the ongoing contract negotiations between Hilton and Unite Here, I will postpone the Sept. 25 state of the city address indefinitely," Whitmire announced in a Thursday social media post . "I urge both parties to negotiate in good faith and reach a fair, reasonable agreement. Workers are essential to our city, and I will always insist that they be treated with dignity and respect."

The address was originally scheduled to he held at the downtown hotel on Sept. 25. Whitmire’s announcement came two days after the hotel workers’ union, UNITE HERE Loc

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