Please be aware hotel employees are striking and picketing downtown today, Friday, September 7, 2018. Please use caution while walking or driving in these areas as they may be more congested.
Here’s a list of hotels where workers are striking, according to the union:
- Ambassador Chicago
- Crowne Plaza Hotel Chicago-Metro
- Doubletree Chicago Magnificent Mile
- Drake Hotel
- Hampton Inn / Homewood Suites Magnificent Mile
- Hilton Chicago
- Holiday Inn Mart Plaza
- Hotel Blake
- Hyatt Regency Chicago
- Hyatt Regency McCormick Place
- Inn of Chicago
- JW Marriott
- Kimpton Hotel Allegro
- Kimpton Hotel Palomar
- Kinzie Hotel
- Millennium Knickerbocker
- Palmer House
- Ritz-Carlton Chicago
- Sheraton Grand Chicago
- W Chicago City Center
- W Chicago Lakeshore
- Warwick Allerton
- Westin Michigan Ave
- Westin River North
- Wyndham Grand
Safety Tips:
- If you see something suspicious, report it
- Carry water and stay hydrated
- Choose a landmark to meet at in case you are separated from your group
- Utilize the buddy system
- Remain alert and be observant of surroundings
- Leave any valuables at home
- Do not jump any barricades
- Secure handbags and wallets
- Stay calm and pleasant
- Follow your own instincts
- Leave yourself room to move quickly
- If you see an unattended bag, alert police as quickly as possible
As always, if you “See Something, Say Something”. For life-threatening emergencies, call 911. To report suspicious activity, call 855-RPRT-2-S4 (855-777-8274).
Demonstration Building Security Preparedness Checklist – Click Here
BOMA/Chicago Best Practices Guide for Civil Unrest/Disturbances/Protests – Click Here
Building Security Best Practices for Protests – Click Here