Thursday, dozens of Anchorage residents gathered outside the Hilton Hotel...to protest, what they call, unsafe conditions for employees and guests.  The hotel is owned by Columbia Sussex... After they took over, they did not renew a union contract with employees, who say conditions have only deteriorated since then.

“The Hilton for years now has been an unsafe working environment,” said Anchorage Assembly member Felix Rivera, who joined the march.

Protestors cite OSHA [US Occupational Health & Safety Administration] violations, mold that’s making them sick, a healthcare plan they can’t afford and wages that haven’t increased in almost a decade... The labor union Unite Here Local 878 points to numerous OSHA violations...

KTVA reached out to Columbia Sussex via phone and email Thursday, but did not hear back. When we approached the manager of the hotel, he said “We wish not to comment at this time,” then asked us to leave.