Thousands of hotel workers in Southern California are threatening to strike as soon as Fourth of July weekend as they seek better compensation to keep up with the rising cost of housing.
Simpson’s ride from Compton takes two to three hours on the Metro each way. He says a pay increase could alleviate some of the stress from commuting and help with bills at home.
He added that he has a 4-year-old son and often has to “squeeze my money tight” to buy him what he wants. “He don’t see those times where I have a sad face,” Simpson said. But Peter Hillen, who represents the Hotel Association of Los Angeles, called a potential strike “self-centered.” “That’s an issue that should be decided by city leaders who have the wherewithal and means to produce policy. That is not necessarily a hotel-only issue,” Hillen said.
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