How hotel workers got eligibility and access to the COVID-19 vaccine
Attaining eligibility and increasing access to the vaccine took tremendous effort. It required convincing the State to recognize what is clear: that hotel workers are essential front line workers who put themselves in danger of infection every time they show up to work.
A Report from HTC President Rich Maroko
Over the last several months, our union has used its political clout – built by the thousands of members who mobilized voters, came to rallies, and spoke up…
A plea to my union brothers and sisters: COVID-19 almost killed me and I am still suffering. So please, get vaccinated!
In March 2020, I became sick with the Coronavirus and almost died. I write to my fellow members...
HTC celebrates Mayor de Blasio’s summer tax relief for NYC hotels
On May 19th, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio signed an Executive Order putting a pause on the City’s hotel room occupancy tax this summer...
NY state budget includes tax relief for upstate casinos, protecting thousands of union workers
This spring, our union urged the New York State Senate and Assembly to adopt several measures to protect casino workers as part of the 2021 State Budget...
Marriott Marquis and Marriott Downtown workers seize a second chance to join HTC
Marriott has waged a very sophisticated and expensive avoidance strategy at its two non-union hotels in New York City: the New York Marriott Marquis, its…
How Senator Chuck Schumer saved our health centers
The American Rescue Plan was the first major test for New York Senator Chuck Schumer in his new role as Senate Majority Leader and not only did he manage to…
Senator Schumer joins HTC to celebrate the partial reopening of the Brooklyn Health Center!
On Monday, May 10, our union celebrated the partial reopening of the Brooklyn health center alongside New York Senator and Senate Majority Leader Chuck…
NYC unions combine forces to elect pro-worker majority to City Council in 2021
Many of these races are competitive and it’s critical that we elect individuals who will prioritize the problems faced by New York City workers in the months…
Union endorses Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop
We are proud to be the first labor union to endorse Mayor Fulop’s campaign.” Many members may recall that Mayor Fulop worked closely with our union two years…
NYC introduces ranked choice voting. How does it work?
The City is introducing ranked choice voting, a system that lets voters rank candidates in order of preference. Ranked choice voting allows voters to rank as…
Mario Gabelli donates additional $100,000 for this year's scholarships!
In February, Mario Gabelli contacted our union to ask how the union's scholarship program was doing in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and he was given the bad…
Tributes
We remember our union brothers and sisters who have passed away, their hard work, and inspiring spirits.