Houston Tourism Is Booming. Hospitality Workers Want a Higher Minimum Wage. | Eater Houston
"Part of the city’s hotel ecosystem that contributed to a reported 16% increase in hotel revenue and an 8% rise in occupancy last year, but employees at this property—represented by a hospitality union—say they haven’t seen those benefits. Staff describe taking on extra shifts or multiple roles while earning wages that leave them paycheck-to-paycheck, prompting the union to push for a $23 hourly floor (citing nearby county minimums and recent municipal wage steps) so workers can cover debts, living expenses, and reduce reliance on second jobs." - Brittany Britto Garley
