Hotel Workers in Seattle Threaten Strike Ahead of World Cup Crowds: 'We're Very Serious'
Workers say Hilton’s offer falls short as they seek higher pay, better healthcare and ICE protections before World Cup crowds arrive.
- About 113 union workers at the Embassy Suites near Lumen Field will vote on Friday, June 5, to authorize a strike as the FIFA World Cup brings more than 750,000 visitors to Seattle.
- The contract between Unite Here Local 8 and Hilton expired May 31, with the company offering less than $1 per year in raises over five years; workers secured more than double that at a Seattle-area Hilton property last year.
- Hayden Eyerly, a front desk employee, said workers seek better wages, healthcare, and ICE protections. "We're all feeling overworked and understaffed," Eyerly said, emphasizing the need for fair workloads and reasonable staffing levels.
- Union leadership warned that a strike could begin at any time during FIFA World Cup matches at Lumen Stadium, where more than 750,000 visitors are expected for games starting in mid-June.
- "We're very serious," Eyerly said, hoping to avoid a walkout through good faith negotiations. Workers remain united to support each other should talks fail, positioning the strike to maximize impact on the company.
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Hotel workers take strike vote
Vote comes as Seattle hotels prepare to host thousands of fans for the FIFA World Cup SEATTLE, WA (June 3, 2026) — Hotel workers at Hilton’s Embassy Suites Pioneer Square in Seattle will take a strike authorization vote on Friday, June 5. Once authorized, UNITE HERE Local 8 could call a strike at anytime, setting […] The post Hotel workers take strike vote appeared first on The STAND.
Embassy suites hotel workers near Lumen Field vote to strike Friday, threatening World Cup disruption
Hotel workers at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Seattle Downtown Pioneer Square are preparing to hold a strike vote on Friday, just weeks before the city hosts World Cup games. Members of UNITE HERE Local 8, a union representing hospitality workers in Oregon and Washington, said the hotel is offering raises of less than $1 per year, while rejecting proposals for healthcare coverage, ICE notification protections, and adequate staffing. The hotel em…
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Hotel workers in Seattle threaten strike ahead of World Cup crowds: 'We're very serious'
Hotel workers in Seattle are threatening to go on strike ahead the World Cup. The city is hosting several games and is expecting roughly 750,000 visitors. (AP Photo)
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