Agreement goes to County Executive Marc Elrich for review and potential approval
ROCKVILLE, Md., Nov. 10, 2026, Following the news that Unite Here Local 25 and Marriott International have had productive conversations on a labor peace agreement for workers at the North Bethesda Conference Center, Montgomery County Council President Natali Fani-González issued the following statement:
“I am thrilled that after more than a year of advocacy, organizing and unity, Unite Here Local 25 is making considerable progress with Marriott on the labor peace agreement at the North Bethesda Conference Center. I stand with workers here and anywhere in the County as they fight for their rights and better working conditions. I urge County Executive Elrich to help finalize the agreement as quickly as possible.”
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“Last fall, the Council approved my legislation (Bill 22-25) that requires certain employers, as a condition of the County’s economic participation in hotel development projects, to enter into labor peace agreements with labor organizations. While this bill only applies to future hotel development projects, I’m encouraged that the parties at the North Bethesda Conference Center are working in the spirit of the legislation.”
The North Bethesda Conference Center is a County-owned facility that regularly hosts large conferences and events, providing a space for the community and generating investment in the County. Because of the County’s ownership interest in the property, any change in the agreement must be approved by the County Executive.
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