A Letter from HTC President Rich Maroko
2025: A Year of Success. In the last 12 months, our union performed at the highest level in every area – from enforcing our contracts, to non-union organizing, to securing excellent contracts through tough negotiations, to political victories at the ballot box, to passing legislation that protects our members.
Airbnb-backed bills fail in City Council
Airbnb spent millions in NYC elections this year trying to roll back restrictions on short-term rentals. This fall, we stopped them in their tracks.
Three NYC casinos are expected to create thousands of quality union jobs.
This December, the New York State Gaming Commission awarded casino licenses to three operators: Resorts World NYC in Queens, Metropolitan Park (Hard Rock) near…
Newsfeed
A brief report on our union's progress since our last issue.
Round n' About
Congratulations to our members!
A major expansion of the Queens Health Center
When our Industry-Wide Agreement in NYC expires next summer, you can be sure that the full force of our union will be fighting to protect our members’ free…
Meet the union’s writing contest winners!
Meet the union’s 2025 writing contest winners!
Tributes
We remember our union brothers and sisters who have passed away, their hard work, and inspiring spirits.