Sep 3, 2024

Even as rent growth cools, sticker shock lingers

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Rent growth is slower these days, but renters are still feeling the pinch of high prices.

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Why so many hotel workers are going on strike

by Henry Epp

Strikes are continuing today at several large hotel chains. Over 10,000 hotel workers went out on strike over the holiday weekend in nine cities, including Baltimore, San Francisco, Boston and Honolulu. Workers are demanding higher pay, adjusted workloads and a return to some pre-pandemic conditions.

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David Brancaccio Host

Leanna Byrne Host, BBC

Kelly Silvera Executive Producer

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Ariana Rosas Producer

Nic Perez Director/Producer

Dylan Miettinen Digital Producer

John Bruington Media Producer

Jesson Duller Media Producer

Brian Allison Technical Director

James Graham Producer, BBC

Jo Critcher Producer, BBC

Naomi Rainey Producer, BBC

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