Workers strike at popular hotel chain location in Ontario [Video]

Workers tied to a popular hotel chain have launched a full-scale strike in Ontario.

A report by the Canadian labour organization Unifor indicated that union workers at the Best Western Plus location in Windsor, ON, have begun an active strike.

Unifor indicates that it launched in full yesterday (June 1) when staff walked off the job at midnight in protest of current wage standards and concessions workers are maneuvering around.

“Employees at Best Western Plus deserve wages that reflect the value they bring to the hospitality sector and respect for the hard work they do every day,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne in an official statement. “Instead of seeking to improve working conditions, the employer has demanded concessions. Our members won’t stand for it.”

Unifor has called on hotel representatives to return to negotiations, citing that businesses should be prioritizing workers as the hospitality industry maneuvers the current cost-of-living …