HOUSTON, (KIAH) — The first hotel strike in Texas history has officially ended after workers at Hilton Americas-Houston voted to approve a new labor contract, marking a victory for the city’s hospitality workforce. Employees will head back to work starting October 12th.

“This victory is an attestation of our members’ strength, their will, and determination,” said Franchesca Caraballo, Texas Chapter President of UNITE HERE Local 23. “They held the line for over a month in the heat and rain as they fought for better standards. Now we expect all the players in Houston’s hospitality industry to follow suit and pay workers a living wage.”

The 40-day strike, led by UNITE HERE Local 23, secured unprecedented wage increases and stronger workplace protections. Under the new deal, Hilton housekeep

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