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Immigration accord by labor boosts Obama effort
The AFL-CIO and Change to Win, the country's two major labor federations, have joined forces to help President Obama overhaul the immigration system.
Carlyle Hotel quits attempt to amend labor contract
Management at the Carlyle Hotel has backed down from an attempt to avoid paying the 3.5% July wage increase. Twenty-one other hotels are still seeking to avoid paying the upcoming wage increase, but the hotel workers' union has the right to subpoena a hotel's financial records and will fight all efforts to cut wages.
Hilton is sued over luxury chain
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. is suing Hilton Hotels Corp. for alleged corporate espionage, accusing Hilton of stealing confidential information in the development of a new luxury Hilton chain.
HTC and Unite Here stick with de Blasio
The Hotel Trades Council and Unite Here will be supporting Bill de Blasio in his race for public advocate this fall and plan to launch an aggressive campaign on his behalf.
Workers freeze action in hotel lobby, but film crew rolls nearby
Hotel workers at Jumeirah Essex House held a meeting in the lobby to protest the owners' refusal to pay $1.8 million in stolen tips to banquet staff.
NY labor department eyes food-service pay
Minimum wage regulations for tipped employees working in New York State are being reevaluated in the wake of the national minimum wage increase set to happen in July.
Number of bidders to operate Tavern on the Green drops
With many prominent restaurateurs dropping their bids for the Tavern on the Green lease, current operator Jennifer LeRoy stands in a better position to win the new lease.
HTC seeks to unseat two Brooklyn Council incumbents
The Hotel Trades Council plans to put the full weight of its 14,000 Brooklyn members behind City Council hopefuls Maritza Davila (district 34) and Jumaane Williams (district 45).
Renewed possibility for 40-story hotel & condo in South Street Seaport
The proposed redevelopment of the South Street Seaport, including the construction of a 40-story hotel and condominium, is expected to move forward as planned.
President Obama voices support for hotel workers fighting to unionize
The Indianapolis Star reported this week that President Barack Obama spoke out in support of union organizing drives at several area hotels, and went on to recognize those workers fighting for the union.
