Hotel workers at Baltimore’s downtown Hilton reached an agreement with the company for a new union contract after months of bargaining, picket lines and a one-day strike on Labor Day.

The new four-year contract includes wage increases for non-tipped and tipped hotel workers and more funding for workers’ pension and health care funds, according to Unite Here Local 7 President Tracy Lingo. It also includes language to ensure fair pay for banquet workers at the city-owned hotel.

The deal for workers in Baltimore comes amid a national labor push involving thousands of hospitality workers across in the U.S., who are demanding better pay and benefits. Lingo called the newly ratified deal a victory for workers.

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