More hotels face union negotiations

3 more hotel unions have joined the picket lines.

According to CBC News, employees at the Delta, Hilton and PUR hotels in Quebec City started their strike at 7AM on Sunday morning. The 48-hour strike is meant to speed up negotiations with their employers.

The federal union federation said that a mass strike is planned for September 9th if an agreement isn't reached by then.

Workers in 35 hotels are looking for better employment security and increased employer participation in pension plans.

Hotels in Montreal have also been dealing with similar issues throughout the summer months. 35 unions with 5500 members who work in various hotels throughout the province are involved in the negotiations.