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Hilton Boston Downtown workers unionize

By Katie Johnston

 |  Globe Staff  

  May 31, 2012

After nine months of sit-ins, picketing, and discussions with management, hotel workers at the Hilton Boston Downtown on Friday will become part of the local hospitality workers’ union. Many of the 75 housekeepers, front desk attendants, and other employees at the Financial District hotel will get a $2-an-hour pay increase and become eligible for health insurance through Unite Here Local 26, said union president Brian Lang.

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