More hotels looking into issuing panic buttons to workers as a security measure

Minnesota’s largest hospitality union wants hotels and motels to equip its workers with panic buttons so they can buzz security if they feel unsafe while tidying up rooms, cleaning the pool or delivering room service.

“We’ve had guests that get out of hand and get angry at something. We did have a worker who was physically assaulted last week,” said Christa Mello, who heads UNITE HERE Local 17 representing 1,600 hospitality workers. The union is seeking panic buttons along with higher wages as its leaders negotiate contracts this summer.

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