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A brief report on our Union's progress since our last issue. Read more...
The Story of the First Contract
The “Industry-Wide Agreement” (“IWA” for short), is the Hotel Trades Council’s master union contract with the Hotel Association of New York City, Inc. (which is the union of the hotel owners). Today, the IWA covers 28,000 members of the Hotel Trades Council in New York City – the vast majority of our union’s members, including employees of every type of hotel and motel, large and small, not only in the center of Manhattan but throughout New York City, including the outer boroughs.
Don’t Forget! Flu Shots Now Available
We would once again like to remind members that flu shots are available to all members and their families at the Union’s Health Centers.
Republican outrage over NLRB efforts to enforce labor law against Boeing
In a move that has provoked the fury of America's right-wing politicians, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a complaint on April 20 against the Boeing Company for transferring aircraft assembly work out of state in retaliation against its unionized workers. That case took a step forward on June 14 as both sides appeared before a Seattle administrative law judge (ALJ) for an evidentiary hearing.
A Report from HTC President Rich Maroko:
There is no corner of the globe where this pandemic hasn’t spread. And while we all share many common hardships, we also each feel the impact on a personal and individual level.
For our Union, and our members, we find ourselves in the midst of what are undoubtedly the darkest days in the 82-year history of our Union. Our industry is almost entirely closed down, something that has never happened before — not during the Great Depression of the 1930s, not during the world wars, and not after the terrorist attacks of 9/11. Almost 90% of our members are laid off. No one can say when business will come back or when life will return to normal. Read more...
HTC was first – now the panic button idea is catching on
One of the occupational hazards that hotel workers in certain job classifications (especially in housekeeping and room service) face is the reality that their duties require them to enter isolated locked guest rooms by themselves, and that some hotel guests inside may have malevolent intentions.
Sign up for Delegate Trainings
Our Union is excited to announce that delegates can now enroll in our brand new Delegate Training Program. This program will give delegates the opportunity to learn the ins and outs of your contracts, the grievance and arbitration process, and the law. Read more...
AFL-CIO elects Richard Trumka as new president
Richard Trumka was elected the next president of the largest labor federation in the United States, the AFL-CIO, on September 16, 2009.
Five days of negotiations in Puerto Rico: Slow pace, some progress
Union negotiations with Hilton, began on September 9th and lasted for 5 days. Held in the Colegio de Abogados, on Ave Ponce de Leon, the negotiations were heavily attended by employees from the three Hilton hotels.
Don’t Forget! Flu Shots Available at the Health Centers!
We would once again like to provide a reminder that flu shots are available to all members and their families at the Union’s Health Centers.
