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The Do’s and Don'ts of Ranked Choice Voting
Ranked Choice Voting is coming to NYC elections this month. Before you head to the polls, here are a few things to make sure you do and some other mistakes to avoid on your ranked ballot.
- DO vote for up to 5 candidates for a given race, without hurting your 1st choice candidate.
- DO NOT vote for your favorite candidate — or any candidate— more than once.
- DO know the dates for the upcoming elections!
- DO NOT give any candidates the same ranking
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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...
NY State Residents: Apply now for Rent Relief!
Earlier this month, New York State launched an Emergency Rental Assistance Program to help New Yorkers who are struggling to pay their rent and utilities. If eligible, you could qualify for up to 12 months of overdue rent payments and up to 3 months of future rent payments! Funds are limited, so apply soon! Read more...
Hotel Workers Who Live in NY: Apply Now to Receive Money for Childcare!
New York State has opened applications for childcare scholarships for the children of essential workers, which includes hotel workers, who live in New York State. This scholarship fund will provide weekly payments directly to your childcare provider for children between 6 weeks and 12 years old. Read more...
“I never forget my first”: Adams vows to back Hotel Trades Council after early endorsement – NY1
On Thursday, July 15, 2021, our Union proudly hosted Eric Adams to celebrate his recent victory in the Democratic primary for New York City mayor. Our Union was the first labor union to back Adams in the Democratic primary in February 2021 and as always, our members showed up in force to campaign for him.
"You have been my first major union endorsement, I never forget my first. You are my love," Adams told a crowd of nearly 200 member volunteers who came to celebrate on Thursday. Read more...
"No matter where you lay your head at night, don't sleep on the political sway of HTC" - City & State
HTC President Rich Maroko and our Union were nominated as one of this week’s biggest winners in New York City politics. Read more...
Dominick Pugliese, Marriott Brooklyn Bridge
The Union is deeply saddened to announce the passing of our brother Dominick Pugliese, a housekeeping aide at the Marriott Brooklyn Bridge since 2001.
Known by all as an enthusiastic worker who cared deeply about the people around him, Dominick was adored by his co-workers, family and friends. He was also passionate about sports, especially the Yankees, Giants and Knicks. A devoted father to his three children, Dominick was immensely proud of his daughter Ashley in college.
Read the full tribute to Dominick here.
Husseini Adargo, Mandarin Oriental
Our brother Husseini Adargo, a steward at the Mandarin Oriental and proud Union member for 22 years, has passed away.
A devoted husband, father and grandfather, Husseini was the prefect definition of a family man. Ana, his wife of 25 years, remembers her husband as a loving and caring man. “He was the same man at work as he was at home,” she said. “We’re a very close-knit family and he loved to take time off to go to his grandchildren’s events. He so enjoyed attending everything they were involved in. He was very much a homebody and he loved to be with his family to celebrate holidays.”
Read the full tribute to Husseini here.
Miguel Jaquez, Millennium Hilton
Our brother Miguel Jaquez, a steward at the Millennium Hilton for 22 years and Union delegate, has passed away.
Miguel’s sister Maria, also a Union delegate at the New York Hilton, remembered her brother as a strong family man and a hard worker. “He adored his three children, and his favorite thing to do was to cook for his family and spend time with all of us. I especially loved the picnics we would have at my house. Miguel and I would also attend Union rallies together. I miss him so much now that he is gone.”
Read the full tribute to Miguel here.
