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Union Wins Back Pay at Saratoga Casino & Raceway
The sky is suddenly bluer and brighter for the employees at the Saratoga Casino & Raceway—HTC blue that is! That’s because the Union has won back pay for a large group of employees at “the Racino” due to management’s improper allocation of special function gratuities.
Joseph Chinchilla, Empire City Casino at Yonkers Raceway
The Union is mourning the loss of our brother Joseph Chinchilla, a cage cashier at MGM Empire City Casino in Yonkers. Joseph is remembered as a funny, warm, and caring presence at work.
Divine Rapay, another cage cashier who worked closely with Joseph, remembers him as a beloved coworker and a great conversationalist. “My deepest sympathy to Joe’s family. His passing was a shock to all of us!,” she explained. “I enjoyed working with him so much. I’m going to miss talking to him, and I’m going to miss his hearty laugh. Rest In peace Joe!”
Read the full tribute to Joseph here.
Find alternative healthcare (GRIWA and Upstate casinos)
Updated December 23, 2020 4:30 PM
We have compiled this guide about the many alternative healthcare options that will be available to workers at GRIWA hotels and the upstate casinos should they lose coverage in the upcoming months.
We encourage you to review this guide to explore which plan will be best for you and your family should your coverage ultimately comes to an end. If you have any questions, or need assistance, you can contact us at (212) 245-8100 and select option #1. Read more...
A Game-Changer: The HTC Contract At Rivers Casino
The newly signed first union contract between HTC and Rivers Casino & Resort is a game-changer for 800 workers and their families. It will significantly improve their standard of living and their lives at work and vastly multiply their legal rights.
HTC Certified as Representative for 600 Workers at Rivers Casino!
On February 27th, the Hotel Trades Council was certified as the bargaining representative of more than 600 workers at Rivers Casino and Resort in Schenectady, NY. This marks the second casino that HTC has organized in less than a month.
Media coverage of HTC contract victory at Resorts World casino
The New York Times broke the news Sunday, October 27th about the landmark contract HTC signed with the Resorts World Casino. This amazing contract ensures significantly higher wages, health benefits and a pathway to the middle class for the 1,300 HTC-represented Resorts World employees.
Two HTC Members at Rivers Casino Save a Life with CPR
On Friday, January 13th, 2023, Rivers Casino security officer and HTC member Genetta Darling was standing at her post when she heard a commotion in the poker room. She turned around and saw a patron fall backwards off his stool; “I ran over, and immediately recognized the signs of cardiac arrest.” The 84-year-old patron was blue all over. Read more...
