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1,000 NYC retail workers win first union contract
The Retail, Wholesale, and Department Store Union Local 1102 successfully negotiated a first contract for 1,000 workers at H&M clothing stores in New York City.
Hotel companies expand during recession, look to future
Taking advantage of the struggling real estate and hotel markets, stable hotel chains are buying up distressed properties across the country.
Milford Plaza beats newcomers Crowne Plaza Times Square 7-1
New to the league, Crowne Plaza Time Square fought hard but was no match against veteran Milford Plaza.
State legislation introduced to combat illegal hotels
Legislation has been proposed in the State Assembly to put an end to the illegal hotels that operate rampantly around the city.
Labor, community groups protest while City approves Coney plan
Despite the protesting of a coalition of labor and community groups, the City Planning Commission has voted that plans to rezone and develop Coney Island be sent to the final approval stages.
HTC plays big role in Queens elections
If the 2008 elections were any indication, the Hotel Trades Council has proved it is a force to be reckoned with in New York City politics.
New biography of Frances Perkins, champion of the working class
A fighter and a strategist to be reckoned with, lifelong labor leader Frances Perkins devoted her life to fighting for and protecting working people.
New website to promote luxury travel destinations, including NYC
A new website encouraging travel among affluent consumers has launched despite the grim economy.
LeRoy family fights to retain right to operate Tavern on the Green
Following in the path blazed by the successful "Save the Plaza" campaign of 2005, the owners of Tavern on the Green have launched "Keep Tavern on the Green."
Unions are good for business
With a depressed economy and widespread anti-union hostilities from businesses, organized labor could be an unexpected part of the solution the country's economical woes.
