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The Guardian: Strikes erupt as US essential workers demand protection amid pandemic

May 22, 2020 12:30 PM

The coronavirus crisis has exacerbated abuses in non-union workplaces which were widespread even before the pandemic: low-pay, dangerous and unhealthy working conditions, no paid sick leave, and unaffordable or inadequate healthcare. In a courageous and difficult push, essential workers across the country have walked off the job on strike, refusing to tolerate the corporate indifference and in many cases, outright contempt for worker’s wellbeing. Read more...

Women’s Health Week Draws More than 3,000 Members

It really says something when more than 3,000 members participate in an event, and we are happy to report that this year’s Women’s Health Week surpassed that number by quite a bit. That’s great news because the good health of our members and their families is always a primary goal of our Union.

Let’s Look at the Issues

Some people were shocked this week when NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer issued a study that showed that the average woman in the five boroughs earns only 82 cents for every dollar her male counterparts earn. And New York has it better than the rest of the country.

Workers at Park Hyatt Win First Contract

On Monday, June 15, 2015, workers at the Park Hyatt celebrated winning their first Union contract. Over 130 members from the Park Hyatt met with Hotel Trades Council Executive Vice President and General Counsel Rich Maroko and union staff to review the provisions of their first contract, which secures them guaranteed wage increases, the opportunity to enroll in the industry’s free family healthcare, a pension, and job security for the next eleven years. An overwhelming 98% voted to ratify the agreement.

$408,000 in Scholarships Awarded to 34 High School Seniors

It was a day of celebration on June 21, when 34 children of our union’s members were awarded a total of $408,000 in college scholarships. It was by far the largest amount of money ever awarded in a single year since the program’s inception in 1987. To date, the scholarship program has now awarded a total of $8,768,000 in grants to 1,080 students. It is money well spent. Past surveys have revealed that the program has had an outstanding record of success — virtually all previous recipients finished college or graduate school or are still pursuing their education.

Supporting You, Beyond the Job

Over the last few years, our Union has reimagined the role our Union can play in the issues that affect our members outside of work - issues like the rising cost of child care, the lack of affordable housing, and immigration. These problems affect millions of working people, and have for many years. Our Union won’t resolve them overnight or on our own. So, we’re attacking the problem from every angle: through our contract, legislation, and partnerships with our allies in the labor movement, academia, and the non-profit space. Read more...

Join Us! Hotel Workers Walkathon Is September 14

On Sunday, September 14, the 23rd annual Hotel Workers Walkathon will raise money for Sanctuaries for Families. The Hotel Workers Walkathon always raises money for a worthy cause, and Sanctuary for Families is about as worthy a cause as we can imagine.

Prescription drug program improvement announced: 90-day generic prescriptions

Did you know that prescription drug expenditures in the United States have been the fastest growing component of healthcare spending over the past several years? It's true.

Fighting For Social Justice Since 1939

The Hotel Trades Council, AFL-CIO (HTC), has a rich and proud history as a progressive, fighting union. For more than 80 years, it has made life better for literally hundreds of thousands of hotel workers and the members of their families.

HTC was founded in the late 1930's in a massive campaign to organize workers in the New York City hotel industry.

Equal Pay Day Still Doesn't Come Soon Enough!

Hotel Voice, Spring 2020

March 31 is the year 2020's Equal Pay Day, an event designed to heighten awareness about the disparity in wages between men and women. Although equal pay has been the law since 1964, the truth is that women still receive less pay then men who have similar education, skills and experience. Today, women on average receive about 80% of the wages a man receives for the same work! Read more...