‘Ain’t no part of bridge-building happening with this leadership’: Gee questions mayor joining Embassy Suites picket line

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson joined striking Embassy Suites workers on the picket line in Pioneer Square on Labor Day, drawing debate from KIRO radio hosts. The 117 hotel employees have been on strike since June 18, seeking better staffing, year-round health coverage, and $3-per-hour raises over two years. While some hosts supported Wilson’s Labor Day appearance, others questioned whether elected officials should take sides in labor disputes rather than serving as neutral bridge-builders.