42 Search Results for "Discrimination"
Muslim worker in Disneyland hotel files discrimination claim
Both the New York Times and msnbc.com recently carried pieces discussing the dramatic increase in the number of workplace discrimination cases filed by Muslim workers. In examining this development, both made specific reference to California hotel worker Imane Boudlal's dispute with the management of her Disneyland hotel.
Women sue non-union Standard Hotel for discrimination
Two female former cocktail servers have sued the non-union Standard Hotel for gender discrimination. The suit alleges that the two women, both of whom are about 5-foot-4, did not meet the Standard's new standard for cocktail waitresses, i.e., "women who appear to be willowy, svelte and statuesque runway models " The fired cocktail servers sued the hotel due to the gender specific nature of this new policy.
Contractor on hotel sites sued for cheating minority workers
A contractor for a number of hotel and condominium projects in Manhattan has been sued by the New York State Attorney General for wage and hour violations and discrimination.
Our Union endorses Joe Biden
October 22, 2020 10:06 AM
By HTC President Rich Maroko
For 80 years, our members have spoken out again and again against abuses of power, discrimination, and disrespect. Thousands of you have stood beside a coworker who has been treated unfairly by a manager, walked a picket line to fight for someone who wants to provide a better life for their family, and packed city hall to advocate for laws that will protect our communities.
Well, this election is another moment when we must band together and act for the greater good.
The Loss of an American Hero: Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
October 14, 2020 2:22 PM
By President Rich Maroko
Our nation lost a brilliant legal mind and tireless advocate for equality on Friday, September 18th, with the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Justice Ginsburg was a whip-smart litigator, champion for women’s rights, and fierce defender of the most vulnerable Americans. Read more...
Hotel builder Sam Chang subpoenaed in lawsuit
The New York State Attorney General has subpoenaed hotel builder Sam Chang in connection with the lawsuit it has filed against contractor Michael T. Mahoney and EMC Contracting, Mahoney's company.
Equal Pay Day Still Doesn't Come Soon Enough!
Hotel Voice, Spring 2020
March 31 is the year 2020's Equal Pay Day, an event designed to heighten awareness about the disparity in wages between men and women. Although equal pay has been the law since 1964, the truth is that women still receive less pay then men who have similar education, skills and experience. Today, women on average receive about 80% of the wages a man receives for the same work! Read more...
Let’s Look at the Issues
In two weeks we will mark the 105th anniversary of the founding of the NAACP. It is indeed appropriate that this observance is held at this time each year. After all, February is Black History Month.
Let’s Look at the Issues
Some people were shocked this week when NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer issued a study that showed that the average woman in the five boroughs earns only 82 cents for every dollar her male counterparts earn. And New York has it better than the rest of the country.
