Nation Sep 01 Hotel housekeepers go on strike, seeking higher wages and better working conditions By Alexandra Olson, Associated Press
Politics Dec 05 Supreme Court dismisses case that could have limited lawsuits over disability access The Supreme Court has dismissed a case involving a Maine hotel that could have made it harder for people with disabilities to learn in advance whether hotel accommodations meet their needs. By Associated Press
World Nov 10 Watch 4:24 News Wrap: Biden, Xi set to meet at economic summit in San Francisco In our news wrap Friday, Biden and China’s President Xi prepare to meet next week, Biden formally entered the first 2024 Democratic primary, the FBI seized devices from New York Mayor Adams amid a campaign finance investigation, France and North…
Economy Jul 02 Unionized hotel workers in Southern California go on strike for better pay and benefits Thousands of hotel workers in Southern California walked off the job on Sunday, demanding higher pay and better benefits in what the union is calling the largest strike in its history. By Associated Press
Health Jun 12 Is it safe to stay in a hotel, cabin or rental home during the pandemic? Taking a trip this summer? You can do a lot to prevent coronavirus exposure, but you cannot take away all risk. It's important to practice caution. By Elizabeth Marder, Paloma Beamer, The Conversation
Mar 25 Chicago reserves hotel rooms to ease hospital demand By Kathleen Foody, Associated Press Chicago's plan to reserve at least 1,000 hotel rooms through partnerships with five hotels is the first such sweeping strategy unveiled in the U.S. aimed at relieving the pressure on hospitals that are the only option for the seriously sick. Continue reading
Jun 22 High court voids routine police check of hotel registries By Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court struck down a Los Angeles ordinance Monday that allowed police to inspect hotel guest records on demand. Continue reading
Apr 14 Watch Programs Seek to Aid Low-Paid, Working Women Millions of women in the United States work long hours at jobs that do not pay enough to support their families. Elizabeth Brackett reports on several programs set up to help these working women. Continue watching