By Jesse Russell

San Francisco hotels could lose close to $50 million next year because of an ongoing labor dispute. Five groups are currently considering moving their conventions if an agreement isn't reached between 14 hotels and workers represented by UNITE-HERE local 2. The two sides have been unable to reach an agreement during contract negotiations. Workers have been without a contract since August of last year in a grueling battle that has included strikes and an employee lockout. The workers are seeking comprehensive healthcare, fair wage increases, fully funded pensions and card check neutrality. The five groups considering moving their conventions are the American Educational Research Association, American Federation of Teachers, American Political Science Association, International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans and the American Anthropological Association.