Articles tagged “labor”

Hotels

How Housekeeper Concerns Drive Hotel May Day Rallies

Housekeepers are one of the key figures in Wednesday’s May Day rallies. While hotel wages have gone up, unions say that overworking is still an issue.

Elizabeth Casolo | 3 days ago

How Housekeeper Concerns Drive Hotel May Day Rallies

Airlines

No Cabin Crew Uniforms for Riyadh Air, Says CEO Tony Douglas

Who isn't excited for a new story? Riyadh Air CEO Tony Douglas vows to upend status quo

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 5 months ago

No Cabin Crew Uniforms for Riyadh Air, Says CEO Tony Douglas

Hotels

U.S. Hotels Are Still Adding Workers, But At a Slower Pace

U.S. hotels are finding workers but employment in the sector remains nearly 10% below February 2020 levels.

Rashaad Jorden | 6 months ago

U.S. Hotels Are Still Adding Workers, But At a Slower Pace

Hotels

Las Vegas Hotel Workers Threaten Strike Against MGM, Caesars and Wynn Resorts

With the upcoming Formula 1 event adding urgency to the negotiations, the outcome of this standoff will also reflect the power dynamics between labor and management in an evolving job market.

Doyinsola Oladipo, Reuters | 6 months ago

Las Vegas Hotel Workers Threaten Strike Against MGM, Caesars and Wynn Resorts

Airlines

Delta Cuts Corporate Workers to Reduce Costs

Amidst ongoing operational adjustments, Delta has initiated cost-cutting measures.

Reuters | 6 months ago

Delta Cuts Corporate Workers to Reduce Costs

Startups

DiDi Autonomous Driving Raises $149 Million for Robotaxis: Startup Funding Roundup

DiDi said robotaxis will be available on its rideshare app by 2025, and Regent Craft said it will begin testing electric seagliders next year.

Justin Dawes | 7 months ago

DiDi Autonomous Driving Raises $149 Million for Robotaxis: Startup Funding Roundup

Airlines

Delta and Southwest Say Demand Remains Strong While Budget Rivals’ Profits Get Hit

All of the airlines are confronting a spike in fuel prices, with labor and other costs up as well. And that will hit profits.

Jay Shabat, Skift | 8 months ago

Delta and Southwest Say Demand Remains Strong While Budget Rivals’ Profits Get Hit

Short-Term Rentals

NYC Airbnb Hosts Explore Alternatives As New Bookings Are Blocked

New York City is a bit late to the game compared to other tourist cities that have implemented Airbnb restrictions, but there are certainly more to come.

Justin Dawes | 8 months ago

NYC Airbnb Hosts Explore Alternatives As New Bookings Are Blocked

Airlines

American Airlines Flight Attendants Vote to Strike

Ongoing travel demand and an airline industry grappling with staffing shortages adds leverage to contract negotiations for American Airlines flight attendants.

Reuters | 8 months ago

American Airlines Flight Attendants Vote to Strike

Airlines

U.S. Air Traffic Control Safety Risks Mount as FAA Hits Hiring Quota

Staffing issues for the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration have moved into a dangerous phase since the need for training and experience further waylays insufficient air traffic controller numbers.

David Shepardson, Reuters | 8 months ago

U.S. Air Traffic Control Safety Risks Mount as FAA Hits Hiring Quota