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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.
Mayor’s campaign manager has high praise for HTC, members
The Michael Bloomberg Campaign for Mayor credits the Hotel Trades Council with playing a key role in the mayor's reelection. The campaign counted heavily on the continuous efforts of the hundreds of reliable and well-trained Hotel Trades Council members who volunteered their time off to work on the mayor's reelection campaign, said campaign manager Bradley Tusk.
Member’s son featured in NY Times article on valedictorians
Christian Monsalve, the son of Hotel Trades Council member Rafael Monsalve, was featured in a NY Times article profiling high school valedictorians in New York City.
HTC gears up for November elections in Westchester
HTC, has developed a reputation as an important player in New York politics. This reputation is the result of an active and sophisticated membership ready to mobilize community support for political candidates committed to keeping middle-class, union jobs in New York's hotel industry. HTC has recently turned it's attention to Westchester's race for County Executive and County Legislature.
