https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/workers-at-downtown-hotels-go-on-strike-ahead-of-chicago-marathonContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/workers-at-downtown-hotels-go-on-strike-ahead-of-chicago-marathonhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/workers-at-downtown-hotels-go-on-strike-ahead-of-chicago-marathon#u124370Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:26:21 +0000Hundreds of unionized hospitality employees walked off the job at six downtown Chicago hotels, launching a strike on Friday morning just days before the arrival of thousands of runners for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. The striking workers are demanding a new contract that includes better pay, improved benefits, and increased worker protections after contract negotiations failed. Video footage captured picketing workers outside locations such as the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk as the high-traffic race weekend kicked off.Why it mattersThe timing of the walkout coincides with one of