NYC hotel maids now make more than rookie cops, firefighters, teachers — as union averts strike following new salary agreement

Union Secures Major Wage Gains

Under the new agreement, hotel workers represented by the union will receive significant wage increases, along with improved benefits and job protections.

Supporters of the deal say the raises reflect both the physically demanding nature of hotel housekeeping and the rising cost of living in New York City.

Union leaders argued that hotel employees played a major role in helping the city’s tourism industry recover after the pandemic and deserved compensation that reflects the industry’s rebound.

The agreement reportedly covers thousands of workers across major hotels throughout the city.