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Union confronts management with facts

Seeking to completely replace many of the most important sections of the contract (including the grievance and arbitration procedure, union visitation rights, and other fundamental contract enforcement provisions) the Union came to negotiations well-prepared to justify its demands.

Campaña Para Aumentar El Salario Mínimo Continúa En Nueva York

Como se informó brevemente en la edición de la semana pasada, cientos de miembros de nuestra Unión participaron en un mitin para aumentar el salario mínimo el 7 de mayo en Union Square. El orador principal fue el gobernador Andrew Cuomo, y no escatimó palabras al decir que los trabajadores pobres de Nueva York merecen un aumento. Las declaraciones de Cuomo no eran retórica política. Él las ha respaldado con su acción ejecutiva.

Seniors’ Days 2015 (Los Días Para La Tercera Edad) Están Programados En Los Centros De Salud La Pró

Este será el décimo quinto año consecutivo que los Centros de Salud están patrocinando este evento popular. Se lleva a cabo durante cuatro días — un día en cada uno de los cuatro Centros de Salud. Muchos miembros jubilados de nuestra Unión que han asistido a estos eventos han informado que les resultó una experiencia muy beneficiosa. Esperamos que sea igualmente entusiasta la reacción de este año.

$500,000 in Back Pay Distributed at the New Yorker

As Hotel Voice reported several weeks ago the Union reached agreement with the New Yorker Hotel that called for a group of 44 workers to receive a total of a half-million dollars in back pay. We are happy to report that the money was distributed recently, to the smiles and cheers of these members who are employed in building repairs/renovations and property operations.

NYC People’s Climate March Draws 400,000

A good-sized group of Hotel Trades Council members was among the crowd of the almost 400,000 people that turned out for the People’s Climate March in the city this week. Members met up at 56th Street and joined the march down to 34th Street in a demonstration of common cause that was more than impressive.

Walkathon Raises $$$ for Sanctuary for Families

Perfect weather and a sense of community teamed up this week to create a great event! We’re talking about the 2014 Hotel Workers Walkathon, of course. As always, it was a fun-filled effort to raise money for a very worthy cause.

Our 2016 Writing Contest Awards

This year marks the 14th anniversary of the Union’s annual writing contest for high school students and the competition grows more popular each year. For the 2016 edition of the contest, almost 300 entries were submitted.

Using our political power to pass safety legislation in New Jersey

June 26, 2020 4:42 PM

After weeks of working with our allies in the NJ State Legislature and the Governor’s Office, our Union is proud to announce that a new law has been signed in New Jersey that will protect hotel workers’ safety and jobs in the era of COVID-19 and beyond. The law will require daily room cleans, EPA-certified cleaning agents, and minimum staffing at the front desk. This law is the very first of its kind anywhere in the country. It went into effect on Thursday, June 25, 2020.

Recap of negotiations in Puerto Rico

Today Hilton submitted their economic counter proposal to union negotiators. Hilton negotiators did not come prepared to discuss how they costed out their economic proposal.

Nuestro Sindicato, HTC, Se Reúne Con Grupos Comunitarios Y La Build Up NYC

Más de 100 miembros se unieron a una manifestación en el Ayuntamiento el 1 de abril para tratar temas importantes que están relacionados con el desarrollo.