# Empress Hotel Strike Averted

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Podcast: [Vancouver News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vancouver-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7592122)
Published: 2026-06-06T17:38:34+00:00
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## Resource

Fairmont Empress Hotel staff narrowly avoided a strike after late-night negotiations yielded a tentative deal—99% of union members voted for walkout, demanding fair wages, mental health support, and protected tips. This marks a major win after previous strikes in 1999, 2010, 2016, and last year’s 77-day walkout at another Victoria hotel. The union now votes on ratification on Monday, June 8—keeping the iconic hotel open and avoiding disruption. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/080dc0b6fd669037

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