Mayor Mamdani & elected officials support HTC workers who are picketing at two Times Square hotels
July 2, 2026NEW YORK--( BUSINESS WIRE )--Mayor Zohran Mamdani, Attorney General Letitia James, New York City Comptroller Mark Levine, City Council Speaker Julie Menin, and…
3,000 HTC-represented casino workers return to work, many to even better jobs than before
In early September, after nearly six months of being shuttered due to COVID-19, New York Governor Cuomo permitted the state’s casinos to reopen at 25% capacity and 3,000 unionized casino workers...
“The Union Difference: How one of America’s strongest locals protects workers in the pandemic” — The American Prospect
The American Prospect pays tribute to our union’s power, militancy, and resilience during the Coronavirus pandemic. “For 40 years, hard times have revealed the weakness of unions...
Union negotiates casino re-opening agreement
On September 3rd, 2020, New York Governor Cuomo announced that casinos in the state will be allowed to reopen at 25% capacity beginning Wednesday, September 9th. Throughout the weekend and in the weeks leading up...
BREAKING NEWS: Extension to healthcare benefits and Coronavirus Safety Protocol
I am pleased to report that, late last night, and after arduous negotiations over the last few days, we were able to finalize an agreement with the Hotel Association that (1) continues healthcare for an additional month for members...
An in-depth look at the career of HTC’s new President, Rich Maroko
When I announced to the General Officers and Executive Boards of HTC and Local 6 and the Local 6 Delegate Assembly that I had decided to retire, I recommended that Rich Maroko be appointed...
Workers at the TWA Hotel vote 128 to 0 to ratify first union contract
On June 17th, 2020, workers at the TWA Hotel unanimously voted to ratify their first union contract by a resounding 128 YES to 0 NO. The contract victory comes less than one year after...
A step forward in the fight to restrict illegal hotels in NYC
New York City and Airbnb have settled a year-and-a-half-long legal dispute over the City’s right to require Airbnb to turn over data in order to more effectively enforce local law...
HTC's growing presence in New Jersey
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...
Mario Gabelli, an honorary member of our union, donates an additional $170,000 for scholarships
He's done it again! Mr. Mario Gabelli, who has already provided contributions of $181,000 to our union's scholarship fund, donated an additional $170,000 in May, bringing the total amount of his support...
Union wins contract extension for Americana Inn, Avalon, Shoreham, and Life Hotel
The New York City hotel industry has been hit extremely hard by the coronavirus crisis. At a time when hotels would normally be at 90% occupancy, New York City hotels are reporting...
The union difference: The tale of 3 unemployed New Yorkers
THE CITY tells the struggle of three unemployed New Yorkers during the coronavirus crisis. One, an independent contractor who sings at a private club in Soho. Another, a restaurant manager...
Resorts World Catskills workers vote overwhelmingly to ratify their new contract!
On Monday, March 30th, the workers at Resorts World Catskills ratified their second HTC contract through an online secret ballot vote. An overwhelming majority of 98% voted in favor or the agreement...