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Looking back at the last decade
It is a tradition for us at this time of the year to look back at the year behind us as a reminder of what can be accomplished when we stand together as a union.
“I’ll never forget my first love” - NYC Mayoral Candidate Eric Adams Celebrates Victory in Primary with HTC
On Thursday, July 15th our Union proudly welcomed NYC Mayoral Candidate Eric Adams to our headquarters to celebrate his victory in the 2021 Democratic primary. Read more...
Candidates for NYC Mayor, Public Advocate meet with members
In a day that everyone who was present found to be interesting, the viable Democratic candidates for New York City Mayor and Public Advocate came to Gertrude Lane Auditorium on Monday, April 29 to share their views and answer questions from members.
HTC, Local 6 and UNITE HERE Join in Relief Effort in Puerto Rico
After Hurricane Maria rampaged across Puerto Rico on September 20, leaving an unimaginable trail of destruction, HTC, Local 6 and UNITE HERE joined in a relief effort to assist members of the hotel union there, Local 610.
HTC Rallies for Governor Hochul at the New York State Democratic Convention
On February 17th, a delegation of over 100 HTC members attended the New York State Democratic Convention at the invitation of Governor Kathy Hochul. The convention, held at the Sheraton Times Square, is where the state Democratic Party nominates candidates for statewide elected positions such as governor, attorney general, comptroller, and lieutenant governor. Read more...
Farewell, Retirees!
Celebrating Our Retirees!
Our 2021 Election Work is Not Over Yet
On November 2nd, both New York City and New Jersey are holding local elections. Not only will the officials elected this fall oversee the recovery of our region’s economy, but they will be important allies to us as employers try to exploit this crisis to eliminate hotel jobs. The leaders we elect will also, critically, be in office when the GRIWA contract expires (in 2023) and most likely when the IWA (2026) and Division A (2027) contracts expire. Read more...
Peter Ward and Local 6 administration are re-elected
Local 6 Business Manager Peter Ward and the Local 6 administration were re-elected to office by acclamation at a Delegate Assembly meeting on September 10. Ward and his team will serve a three-year term in office.
New Jersey Law Provides Vital Protections for Hotel Workers and Guests
On Tuesday, January 18th, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed into law important new legal safeguards for New Jersey hotel workers and people traveling to the State. The new law includes job security for hotel workers in the event a hotel changes hands and advanced notice of service disruptions (like union picket lines) for guests. Read more...
3,000 HTC-represented casino workers return to work, many to even better jobs than before
October 8, 2020 1:55 PM
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 returned to work.
While non-union hotel and gaming workers across the country face hazardous working conditions amidst COVID-19, HTC-represented casino workers are in the very rare position where their protections on the job have gotten stronger and their wages and benefits have improved during the pandemic. Read more...
