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Tavern: A last New Year’s Eve under LeRoy family’s operation
This coming New Year's eve, New Yorkers and others will have one last opportunity for a special evening of dining, dancing, and fireworks at Tavern on the Green, the restaurant which became world-famous under restaurateur Warner LeRoy and his family.
Medgar Evers Opens Vaccine Appointments For Brooklyn Residents
New York City hotel workers are eligible to sign up for appointments at any New York State or NYC vaccination site. If you are a Brooklyn resident and want to try and get an appointment immediately, earlier today, the state run vaccination center at Medgar Evers College opened 5,000 vaccine appointments exclusively for Brooklyn residents. Read more...
Historic NYC hotel has a role in museum’s Lincoln exhibition
In 1860, Abraham Lincoln traveled to New York City, where on February 27 he delivered the speech that turned him from a little-known politician from the Midwest into the presidential candidate who ultimately triumphed in the election.
HTC members: “most sought-after ground troops in any campaign”
The political prowess and hard work of Hotel Trades Council members continue to be recognized at high levels of the city's and state's government.
Watch interview with HTC President Peter Ward about Resorts World contract
The recently announced contract between HTC and Resorts World Casino has been lauded by many, including Mayoral candidate Bill de Blasio and NY AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento. The contract has also been called "an absolute victory, and a testament to the Labor Movement’s ability to fight to ensure that all working families have the wages, protections and tools necessary to grow and thrive in New York City" by Vincent Alvarez, President of the New York City Central Labor Council.
Christine Quinn Endorses Bill de Blasio for Mayor
New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn has endorsed Bill de Blasio for Mayor. The endorsement took place on the steps of City Hall this week, top photo, with a group of Hotel Trades Council members present.
HTC VOTES: Our Endorsements in NY's 2022 Primary
This year, New Yorkers will elect the next State Assembly, Governor, Lt. Governor, Comptroller, and Attorney General. These elected officials will be in charge of New York's continued economic recovery from COVID-19. Many of these races are extremely competitive and it is critical that we elect those individuals who will protect workers and prioritize fixing the problems faced by everyday New Yorkers in the months and years ahead. Read more...
Sam Chang: non-stop builder of NYC hotels
No one has built more hotels in New York City than Sam Chang who, to date, has built 37 and has an additional 22 in the works.
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.
NY Carwash ‘Kingpin’ Must Negotiate With Employees
Workers in New York's notoriously abusive and underpaid car wash industry have been fighting to unionize as part of the WASH NY campaign.
