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Hotel Workers Threaten Strike Ahead of FIFA World Cup

2/27/2026

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The Hotel Trade Council in New York City is preparing for a potential strike if a new contract isn't secured before the FIFA World Cup, which runs from June 11 to July 19.
The union launched fifahotelstrike.org to inform visitors about strike-safe hotels.
Richard Maroko, president of the Hotel Trade Council, says the goal is fair worker compensation.
The City Council will hold an oversight meeting on World Cup preparations.

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The Hotel Trade Council in New York City is preparing for a potential strike if a new contract isn't secured before the FIFA World Cup, which runs from June 11 to July 19.
The union launched fifahotelstrike.org to inform visitors about strike-safe hotels.
Richard Maroko, president of the Hotel Trade Council, says the goal is fair worker compensation.
The City Council will hold an oversight meeting on World Cup preparations.