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Peter Ward Retires and Rich Maroko Named to Succeed Him
August 12, 2020 11:34 AM
After 41 years of distinguished service, HTC President and Local 6 Business Manager Peter Ward announced he was stepping down from both his union offices to begin his retirement. On August 12, Mr. Ward and all of the General Officers enthusiastically recommended that the HTC and Local 6 Executive Boards, and Local 6 Delegate Assembly vote to appoint Richard Maroko, the Union’s chief negotiator, HTC Recording Secretary and General Counsel, and Local 6 Executive Vice President to succeed him as the leader of HTC and Local 6. That recommendation was wholeheartedly moved, seconded and enacted unanimously by all three governing bodies, as prescribed in the by-laws of both HTC and Local 6. Read more...
The Deadline for the Union’s 2020 Writing Contest Has Been Extended
June 11, 2020 4:06PM
The 2020 writing contest for high school students is underway, and due to the COVID-19 crisis the deadline for submitting entries has been extended to Wednesday, July 15. In addition, a new essay topic has been added: How COVID-19 Has Changed Our Lives. Read More...
Carlos Lopez, Warwick Hotel and Local 6 Vice President
Carlos Lopez, a fixture at the offices of HTC and Local 6 for more than 30 years, passed away on April 24. He leaves behind his son, Carlos Lopez Jr., his daughter-in-law, Diana, and grandchildren Matteo and Natalia. Lopez was 84 at the time of his death.
The news was greeted with great sadness by veteran members of our Union, but many of them also had very fond recollections of Lopez.
Read the full tribute here.
Key Contractual Protections During COVID-19
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BREAKING NEWS: After HTC’s Advocacy, Gov. Cuomo Expands Vaccine Eligibility for Hotel Workers in New York
After months of advocacy by HTC President Rich Maroko and our political team, New York Governor Cuomo announced this afternoon that New York State will expand the current vaccine eligibility to include hotel workers. The order enables local health departments to include hotel workers in their vaccination programs, and the next step is for New York City’s health department to do so.
HTC is now communicating with New York City officials to advocate for vaccines to be made available to hotel workers as soon as possible.
Request an Absentee Ballot
June 16, 2020 8:00 AM
Today is the deadline to request your absentee ballot online or by mail, email, or fax for the New York State and Federal Primaries on June 23, 2020.
In the fight for social justice, voting is fundamental. We need to make sure we have elected officials at every level that will stand up for the rights of working people. Read more about how to apply and cast your absentee ballot.
Santos "Shorty" Pizarro, New York Hilton
We are sad to announce the passing of Santos Pizarro, an Engineer at the New York Hilton. Santos was known by everyone as “Shorty”. He is remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather, a great coworker, and an active Union member.
His daughter, Christina, shared these words on behalf of his family: “It is with great sadness that we share the unfortunate passing of our wonderful father known to all as 'Shorty.' He was an awesome father to Anthony, Maria, and Christina, as well as a loving and caring husband to our mother, Carmella, for 55 years. He took great pride in being a grandfather to Jarryl, Anthony, Brandon and Jaleesa. Our dad also wore the title of friend to many, which to him was a true honor.
Read the full tribute to Shorty here.
Michael Lewis, Sr., Grand Hyatt
Our brother Michael Lewis, a housekeeping attendant for 40 years at the Grand Hyatt Hotel, passed away on April 11th, 2020, at the age of 70.
His long time friend and coworker, Alda Cooper, a room attendant who started at the Grand Hyatt with Michael when it first opened, fondly remembers him as a very loving, caring, friendly, gentle soul who would do anything for you. “Michael was always there for you. You never, ever had to ask him. It was as if he could read your mind. He was just Michael. There will never be another one like him,” she said.
Read the full tribute to Michael here.
Marion Shephard, The Peninsula Hotel
The Union is mourning the loss of our sister Marion Shephard, a room attendant at The Peninsula Hotel for over 30 years. Marion was also a Local 6 Delegate Assembly member. She passed away on April 12th at age 62.
Kwaku Oduro, a houseman at the Peninsula who was not only a colleague but a close friend of Marion’s, described her as “a genuinely nice lady and very helpful. Everyone loved her and she absolutely loved being around people. She was usually the center of attention at the year-end parties and she loved it."
Read the full tribute to Marion here.
Jose Rosado, Shop Chairman at the Union Club and Local 6 Assembly Delegate
We are deeply saddened by the loss of Jose Rosado, a retired shop chairman at the Union Club and a Local 6 Assembly Delegate. Jose passed away on April 17, at the age of 71. He worked at the Union Club for over two decades as a cook, and was first a union delegate, before being appointed to shop chairman. He will be remembered by all who knew him as a loving husband and father, a fearless leader, and a friendly, kind, and funny person.
Read the full tribute to Jose here.
