Sheraton Philadelphia Strike: Hotel Workers Walk Off Job as City Welcomes World Cup Crowds

Sheraton Philadelphia strike: Hotel workers walk off job as city welcomes World Cup crowds

Workers at the largest unionized hotel in Philadelphia walked off the job Sunday, demanding a new contract they say meets the new industry standards, including a pay bump and better benefits.

Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown workers walk off the job, demand healthcare and fair living wages

Antwon Brown, a committee member of Unite Here Local Union 274, says the cost of living has skyrocketed, and workers are feeling the pain.

Workers strike at Sheraton hotel in Center City Philadelphia

Workers at a Sheraton hotel in Philadelphia are on strike during one of the busiest summers in recent years.

Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown workers went on strike Sunday while FIFA World Cup fans are filling hotels

Sheraton hotel workers called a strike and walked off the job after contract negotiations fell apart, as FIFA World Cup soccer matches flood the city with hotel guests.

Some hotel workers in Center City go on strike amid World Cup, America 250 celebrations

The union is demanding wages and benefits in line with five other unionized Center City hotels.

'We are going to fight': Hotel workers strike at Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown

Workers at the Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown walked off the job Sunday, beginning a strike.