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New Jersey Unemployment Tips

For workers who are employed in New Jersey (even if they reside out-of-state).

HTC's Growing Presence in New Jersey

Hotel Voice, Spring 2020

It wasn't so long ago when the Hotel Trades Council had little presence in New Jersey. But in recent years the union has become the collective bargaining representative of employees at numerous hotels in the northern part of the Garden State. Along with adding so many members, the union has also won a good deal of respect for its involvement in legislative activity. Further evidence of our union's growing presence in New Jersey took place recently when HTC Recording Secretary and General Counsel Richard Maroko was named to the NJ Transit Board. Read more...

HTC negotiates first contract in New Jersey

Workers at the Sheraton Mahwah have unanimously ratified their first contract negotiated by the Hotel Trades Council. The ratification vote took place on Friday, April 22, and Saturday, April 23, and the excellent new collective bargaining agreement was approved by a vote of 67 in favor of the contract, and 0 opposed.

Our union expands into New Jersey and Upstate

During the past six months, our union has assumed a major new role as the collective bargaining representative for more than 2,500 additional hotel and gaming workers in 32 shops in northern New Jersey and the Capital District of New York State.

Apply for Public Healthcare Programs in New Jersey

If you want to apply for one of the public healthcare programs in New Jersey, you can apply online, by phone, by mail, or in person.

New Jersey Homeowners: Apply for Assistance Starting February 8th!

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced that on February 8th, the state of New Jersey would launch the Emergency Rescue Mortgage Assistance program (ERMA), using $325 million to help New Jersey homeowners who have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more...

Richard Maroko Named New Jersey Labor Day Parade Grand Marshall

Hotel Trades Council Vice President and General Counsel Richard Maroko was honored as the Grand Marshall of the New Jersey Labor Day Parade held in Newark September 9.

Resources for people who work or live in New Jersey

April 3, 2020 1:35 PM

The NJ AFL-CIO has also put together resources for working people who work or live in New Jersey. Check out their COVID-19 Toolbox here.

Resources for people who live or work in New Jersey

March 30, 2020 5:00 PM

The NJ AFL-CIO has also put together resources for working people who work or live in New Jersey. Check out their COVID-19 Toolbox here.

Using Our Political Power to Pass Safety Legislation in New Jersey

After weeks of working with our allies in the NJ State Legislature and the Governor’s Office, our Union is proud to announce that a new law has been signed in New Jersey that will protect hotel workers’ safety and jobs in the era of COVID-19 and beyond. The law will require daily room cleans, EPA-certified cleaning agents, and minimum staffing at the front desk. This law is the very first of its kind anywhere in the country. It went into effect on Thursday, June 25, 2020. Read more...