Houston Tourism Is Booming. Hospitality Workers Want a Higher Minimum Wage. | Eater Houston

"A major hub that saw about a 5% rise in travelers and an 18% increase in revenue as tourism to the city surged, yet frontline airport workers represented by a hospitality union report they have not shared in those gains. Employees say many earn under roughly $16.50 an hour, are taking second or third jobs, and face heavier workloads since the pandemic while costs for essentials (food and beverage ~31% since 2020, housing ~20%, transportation ~30%) have risen steeply. Union organizers are using the revenue spike and local minimum-wage benchmarks to press for a $23 hourly minimum so workers can meet basic needs and avoid burnout." - Brittany Britto Garley