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Chicago hotel workers strike during marathon weekend
Original: Chicago hotel workers strike as marathon weekend brings thousands to the city
Hotel workers in Chicago have gone on strike just as the city's marathon weekend brings thousands of visitors, putting pressure on hotels at one of their busiest times of the year. The walkout affects properties across the city, and the timing is seen as a way for workers to maximize leverage, since hotels depend heavily on marathon-related bookings and tourism revenue during the weekend.
Why now: The strike coincides with one of Chicago's busiest tourism weekends, drawing attention to the workers' leverage and the disruption for visitors.
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