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Houston Workers Demand $23 Minimum Wage Amid Industry Growth

4/24/2025

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Houston hospitality workers are pushing for a $23 minimum wage due to industry expansion.
Most current wages range from $16 to $17 per hour.
City council members plan to meet with workers from major hotels and the airport.
Union leaders, representing over 3,000 workers, highlight increasing living costs.
The hospitality sector in Houston is valued at over $1 billion.

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Story summary

Houston hospitality workers are pushing for a $23 minimum wage due to industry expansion.
Most current wages range from $16 to $17 per hour.
City council members plan to meet with workers from major hotels and the airport.
Union leaders, representing over 3,000 workers, highlight increasing living costs.
The hospitality sector in Houston is valued at over $1 billion.