The Chicago work stoppage comes amidst the threat of strikes at various Marriott properties in four major destinations across the United States. According to Unite Here, 7,800 Marriott employees will be holding strike votes this week. Local 5 hotel workers, from six Marriott-operated properties in Honolulu and Maui, voted yesterday to authorize a strike with respect to contracts covering 3,500 workers. That strike could be called at any moment.