Hyatt hotels in Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Waikiki affected by the work stoppage continue to operate normally, and guests are enjoying the authentic hospitality they have come to know and expect from Hyatt hotels.

Unfortunately, this work stoppage could have been avoided if the local union had accepted the identical wage and benefits package they already accepted from Hilton, Starwood and InterContinental. It is unclear why the union is refusing to help give our...