Union workers across the United States are escalating their strikes for better wages and working conditions, with notable actions at Hawaii's largest hotel, the Hilton Hawaiian Village. Nearly 1,800 Local 5 workers in Hawaii initiated an open-ended strike while 1,500 hotel workers in San Francisco, part of UNITE HERE Local 2, also walked off the job demanding improved pay and reversal of pandemic-era cuts. The strikes reflect growing discontent in the hospitality sector, as organized labor continues to assert pressure on major hotels to address issues of proper staffing and 'painful workloads.' As contract expirations loom for approximately 40,000 workers nationwide, these labor actions signify a larger trend of unrest among hotel employees, with many joining in solidarity to 'do the right thing' for the industry. Support for strikers has emerged from city councils and labor advocates alike.