It's been 24 years since Monterey shire hotel workers went on strike.

It's been 24 years since Monterey shire hotel workers went on strike, however that era may be nearing its cessation

Fueled by stalled contract negotiations between the inn workers' union and the Hyatt Corp., employee at the Hyatt rule Monterey and Park Hyatt at the Carmel Highlands Inn will devoted today on whether to authorize a strike against their employer

voices will be counted after the union's 5 pm meeting at the Best Western Beach Resort in Monterey and will likely be announced Thursday.

Employee contracts at the inns expire Tuesday, said Unitehere! Local 483 President Julius de Vera.

house of entertainment and union representatives last met Aug. 17 their eighth bargaining session, which de Vera described as far apart forward health benefits and wages. Another session is tentatively scheduled for Monday

"We've been bargaining and there's not been an impasse or anything like that, yet it's been excruciatingly ...