May Day Protests Remind Hospitality Leaders: Morale Matters More Than Ever

On May 1, hospitality workers nationwide joined coordinated protests calling for higher wages and stronger workplace protections. Organized by labor unions and other organizations, these demonstrations marked International Workers’ Day, more commonly known as May Day – a global observance of labor rights and solidarity. In cities nationwide, hotel housekeepers, airport concession workers, and restaurant staff rallied alongside union leaders and community organizers. While slogans and demands var...