Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth strike: hotel association asking union to compromise

Hotel workers at Montreal's Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth are striking, seeking better wages and working conditions. Striking workers include housekeepers, servers, and maintenance staff. The Hotel Association of Greater Montreal is urging the union to compromise in negotiations, citing challenges in the hospitality industry's recovery post-pandemic. The union highlights that workers are essential to hotel operations and demands improvements to match increased living costs. Although progress is expected, a resolution has yet to be reached, with both parties encouraged to continue discussions for a balanced agreement.