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November Midterms - It's Payback Time!
Before you cast your vote in the midterm elections on November 8th, take a look at your representative’s voting record on the most critical relief bills. Read more...
The GRIWA is Expiring: What to Expect
On March 31, 2023, the current Greater Regional Industry Wide Agreement (the “GRIWA”) will expire. Read more...
Union Wins Contract at Westin Jersey City Hotel
The Union has won a contract for the employees at the Westin Jersey City. The hotel signed on to the Greater Regional Industry Wide Agreement, or GRIWA, which is the HTC contract for the area.
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Information about extended healthcare coverage and how to schedule virtual doctor and counseling appointments during this crisis.
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The Future of Medicare Is on the Line in Budget/Debt Battle in Washington
While Democrats and Republicans have continued to battle in Washington over the federal budget and the so-called debt ceiling, leading to a shutdown of the federal government, conservatives are using the fight as an opportunity to try to include what they call “entitlement reform” in the discussion.
850 Workers Fired at Non-union Marriott Marquis in Times Square
On December 11th, the Marriott Marquis, the largest non-union hotel in New York City, terminated over 850 employees, most after many years of service with the hotel. Most of them will be replaced by subcontracted workers. Read more...
Michigan becomes a so called “right-to-work” state
HTC — January 06, 2013
Michigan, a state with 671,000 union members, became the 24th "right-to-work" state in the country when Rick Snyder signed two "right-to-work" bills into law at 5:19 pm and 5:21 pm on Tuesday, December 11, 2012.
Springhill Suites Newark Airport Ratifies First Contract
On May 5, 2015, workers at the Springhill Suites Newark Liberty International Airport Hotel unanimously ratified their first union contract. This is a major victory for our the workers at this hotel, who will see an immediate improvement in their working conditions. The contract took effect immediately, and will remain in effect until March 31st, 2018.
After a Grueling Anti-Union Campaign, Union Election Begins for Amazon Workers in Alabama
On Monday, February 8th, Amazon warehouse workers in Bessemer, Alabama began casting their ballots to join the Retail, Wholesale, and Department Store Union (RWDSU). If a majority of Bessemer workers vote for the union, the warehouse will become the first unionized Amazon facility in the country.
Amazon has relentlessly campaigned against the union. The company’s no holds barred union-busting tactics unfortunately come as no surprise to our Union. For over 80 years, hotel workers in New York City have had to endure similar intimidation, surveillance, and a barrage of lies from employers when organizing.
It’s Seniors’ Days at the Health Centers May 24-27
The annual Seniors’ Days health and wellness event will take place at the Health Centers Tuesday, May 24 through Friday, May 27. This popular event is open to all Hotel Trades Council seniors who are eligible to use the Health Centers.
