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High Stakes: New York City’s 2021 Election

This year, the balance of power is up for grabs. New York City will elect a brand new mayor, new Borough Presidents, and the entire City Council. The stakes are high for our Union and our members. Read more...

Paid sick leave comes to New York City

After July 30, New York City employees working for a company with at least five employees will have access to earned sick time.

Search for Union Hotels in New York City

The Hotel Trades Council welcomes visitors to New York City to stay at one of the city's many unionized hotels. Support our members, the hard-working New Yorkers who take pride in making your stay here enjoyable.

Meet the Candidates for New York City Mayor

In November 2021, New Yorkers will elect the next mayor of New York City. Not only will the next mayor have the power to enforce the legislation that our Union has fought tirelessly to get passed over the last decade, but they will also oversee the reopening of our local economy after this global crisis.

New York City hotel workers say ‘Stop Nespressure!’

Members of New York City's Hotel and Motel Trades Council turned out in force for a spirited action at Nestle's Nespressure boutique on Madison Avenue on Manhattan's trendy Upper East Side on March 30.

New York City Observes 103rd Anniversary of Triangle Fire

On March 25 the City of New York looked back at the tragic events that took place 103 years ago in a sweatshop known as the Triangle Shirtwaist factory. A crowd of 500 took part in the observance, which was held at the site of the tragedy.

What to Expect as New York City’s Private Clubs Reopen

New York’s clubs, hotels, and casinos have started to reopen their doors. All but two clubs have reopened. The Princeton Club, which is one of the clubs currently closed, will reopen on July 7th. While the clubs will likely not return to pre-pandemic business for many months, the outlook for the industry is generally encouraging. Read more...

New York Times: Airbnb Suffered a Big Defeat in Jersey City

November 27, 2019 8:56 AM

"The new restrictions were a major defeat for Airbnb as it prepares to go public and the latest in a string of laws that cities around the world have passed to regulate the home-sharing industry’s explosive growth.

The Jersey City regulations gained steam following concerns that the platform’s 3,000 listings, many run by large-scale investors, were pushing often-unruly tourists into residential areas, helping shoot up housing costs and accelerate gentrification." 

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New York City Nurses Win Safe Staffing Ratios, End Three Day Strike

On Thursday, January 12th, 2023, the New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) ended their three day strike after winning contract agreements with Mount Sinai and Montefiore hospitals. Read more...

De Blasio cites HTC healthcare plan as a model for New York City

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio commended the Hotel Trades Council health care system in a conversation with journalists from WYNC marking his first 100 days in office. De Blasio highlighted the HTC system’s exceptional efficiency and cost-effectiveness, which it achieves by providing all healthcare services under one roof.