Large seated protest in street in from of LAX
id: LDR-01-5731
format: 4K
location: LAX, Los Angeles, CA. USA
Sequence of footage covering a Hotel workers protest shutting down a street outside of Lax. The Police were eventually called in and forcibly removed the peaceful protestors. In July 2023, thousands of hotel workers gathered near Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) as part of a coordinated strike organised by UNITE HERE Local 11. The protest, which impacted major hotels like the Sheraton Gateway and Four Points by Sheraton, highlighted demands for fair wages, affordable healthcare, and manageable workloads amidst soaring housing costs. Striking workers carried signs, chanted slogans, and demonstrated solidarity to push for better working conditions. This widespread movement drew significant attention, marking a pivotal moment in labour activism for Southern California’s hospitality industry. The footage captures the energy of the protest, with scenes of passionate speeches, unified marches, and the striking visual of workers rallying together in front of LAX hotels
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