hotel workers
Coverage of hotel workers in the Nexus archive.
- Op-ed | FDNY EMS needs a 911 lifeline
FDNY EMS workers face low wages, high turnover, and longer response times, with starting pay at $18.94/hour and 50% of new EMTs quitting within five years. The union advocates for fair wages comparable to firefighters and hospital professionals, citing unsustainable conditions and risks to public safety.
- LA politicians want to mandate prosperity. The $30 minimum wage proves they can’t
Los Angeles leaders approved a $30 minimum wage for hotel and airport workers, dubbed the 'Olympic Wage,' intended to align with the 2028 Summer Olympics. The article argues this mandate forces businesses to absorb higher labor costs, leading to job losses, automation, or relocations to states like Nevada, Florida, or Texas, and criticizes the policy as unrealistic economic planning.
- Irish woman fined over vile racist rant at hotel workers, when she declared 'All British people should die!'
An Irish woman was fined for a racist rant against hotel workers where she stated 'All British people should die!'. The incident highlights issues of racism and intolerance. The woman's statement was deemed highly offensive and led to legal consequences.