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Employing union workers helps the economy, study says
Over the years we have provided information from numerous studies showing that union membership has distinct advantages for workers.
Immigrants seen playing a larger role in city’s economy
Immigrants accounted for $215 billion in economic activity in the five boroughs in 2008 - nearly one-third of the gross city product, according to a report released Wednesday by state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli.
“Expand local casinos, create jobs: Union says gaming benefits several sectors of economy” – Daily News
In an op-ed for the Daily News, HTC President Rich Maroko advocates in favor of expanding table game licenses Downstate. As New York recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, we demand that our legislators look out for working people and protect good, union jobs like those at Resorts World New York City and Empire City Casino. Read more...
New website to promote luxury travel destinations, including NYC
A new website encouraging travel among affluent consumers has launched despite the grim economy.
Unions are good for business
With a depressed economy and widespread anti-union hostilities from businesses, organized labor could be an unexpected part of the solution the country's economical woes.
Japanese “no frills” hotel to break ground in Queens
According to the Wall Street Journal, the Japan-based Toyoko Inn Co. is set on bringing its own brand of no-frills, economy hotels to the United States, starting with New York City.
U.S. working class hit hardest by falling wages, unemployment
Recent articles in the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times discuss the falling wages and increasing unemployment that continue to plague the American workforce even as some sections of the economy and other nations' economies recover from the recent recession. àWorkers are still suffering from the economic implosion despite the fact that corporate profits "have more than recovered, rising 12% since late 2007." The main cause of this "jobless recovery" is the basic structure of the American economy ââ¬â one where employers function with few restraints. ÃÂ
“Don’t Check Out on the Hotel Industry: Approve the Tax Adjustment for Upstate Casinos” – Empire Report
This week, NY State lawmakers are considering a budget proposal to allow for fairer tax rates for Upstate casinos. HTC member Jason Donnelly, a table games dealer at del Lago Resort & Casino, explains in the Empire Report how tax parity is critical for supporting good union jobs and the local economy in the Finger Lakes. Read more...
NJ Governor Phil Murphy asks HTC Pres. Peter Ward to advise on re-opening tourism in the state
May 11, 2020 11:48 AM
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has announced the formation of New Jersey’s Restart and Recovery Advisory Council, which will focus on both the immediate efforts to restart New Jersey’s economy and the long-term recovery. Governor Murphy has asked HTC President Peter Ward to serve on the Council’s subcommittee for Tourism and Entertainment.
At least New York’s Attorney General is not in anybody’s pocket
Using confusing schemes that would make Charles Ponzi blush, control over legally purchased government officials, and unscrupulous salesmanship, America's thieving bankers (not all bankers, just the thieving ones) have caused untold destruction to the nation's economy and terrible suffering to millions of people here and around the world.
