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Prank call shows Wisconsin Governor Walker in billionaire benefactor’s pocket
Governor Scott Walker of Wisconsin received a telephone call from an individual he believed to be his politically conservative billionaire benefactor (but who was in fact someone posing as him). Walker eagerly reported on what he and the state's Republican legislators are doing to, not for, the working people of the state and the 14 state senators who have been fighting for them.
Members are not Required to Pay Union Dues While on an Extended Layoff
Many members have asked if they are responsible for paying union dues while laid off due to this crisis. The answer is no. In accordance with the HTC by-laws, if you are on an extended layoff for a period of two or more full consecutive calendar months, you are not required to pay union dues. Furthermore, the Union made the decision and has instructed employers NOT to deduct dues from your severance pay. Instead, you can have your membership suspended.
Here are the basics that you should understand about the impact of that decision on you and your union. Read more...
Estimate your “severance bank”
October 6, 2020 7:08 PM
Due to a landmark arbitration decision, most employees who work in IWA and Division A shops will now be entitled to either a lump sum severance payment or pay each week as a structured payout of severance. Click here to estimate your severance bank.
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.
The Loss of an American Hero: Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
October 14, 2020 2:22 PM
By President Rich Maroko
Our nation lost a brilliant legal mind and tireless advocate for equality on Friday, September 18th, with the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Justice Ginsburg was a whip-smart litigator, champion for women’s rights, and fierce defender of the most vulnerable Americans. Read more...
HTC endorses Democrat Grace Meng for Congress
The Hotel Trades Council is proud to give our whole-hearted endorsement to Grace Meng for U.S. Congress.
Key City Council group meets with Boathouse workers
Five of the Boathouse employees fired for union activity appeared at a meeting of the city council's Black, Latino and Asian Caucus on Monday, March 14.
A Report from HTC President Rich Maroko
By HTC President Rich Maroko
After an incredibly difficult year, the New York and New Jersey hospitality and gaming industries have finally started to slowly recover. And while we’ve seen many hotels, clubs, and casinos reopen, the majority of our members are still not back to work. Read more...
HTC wins contract for Rainbow Room employees
On July 26th, 2017, the employees of the Rainbow Room restaurant unanimously voted for their Union contract.
