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New York hotel workers union reaches deal to avoid strike ahead of World Cup

Eight-year contract between union and hospitality industry group will boost pay of hotel housekeepers to over $100,000

A deal between a New York hotel union and an hospitality industry group is set to boost the earnings of hotel housekeepers to more than $100,000, as part of a pact to avoid threatened strike action during the Fifa World Cup beginning in June.

The eight-year contract agreement between the Hotel and Gaming Trades Council – representing 27,000 hotel workers – and the Hotel Association of New York City, which represents 250 hotels, establishes 50% wage raises along with free family healthcare, increased pension contributions, new benefit funds and expanded rights at work, union officials said.

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May 19, 2026 New York US unions US news

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