HOUSTON - George R. Brown Convention Center workers voted to call a strike for higher wages on Wednesday. Nearly 100 food service workers employed by the company Levy could join the Hilton Americas strike that’s been going on for over a month now.

George Brown Center strike approved

What we know:

The strike has not yet been scheduled, but workers are demanding at least $23 an hour in a new union contract. Right now, the lowest paid Levy worker at the convention center makes $16 an hour.

Hospitality workers at Hilton Americas Hotel next to the convention center are also asking for at least $23 per hour to afford rising costs in Houston. They've been on strike since the start of September.

This comes as city officials prepare to expand the convention center , so hospitality worker

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