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Adults Should Get the Immunizations They Need
Immunizations are not only for children! Everyone should be vaccinated, regardless of age. In fact, in New York City 99% of the deaths that could be prevented by vaccination now occur in adults, not children.
Labor unrest in China
The New York Times, Associated Press and China Daily recently reported that workers in four Chinese Honda plants walked off the job in May in an organized effort to demand democratic union representation and an immediate increase in wages.
Another new hotel for Lower Manhattan
According to Crain's New York, hotel builder Sam Chang is about to begin converting a former residential building he purchased prior to the economic downturn into a seven story, 80-room hotel. Located on Pearl Street, just one block west of historic Fraunces Tavern, the hotel will be the area's second Hampton Inn.
Tentative union contract signed with Boathouse.
A tentative union contract was signed between the Boathouse restaurant and the Hotel Trades Council on Wednesday, September 21, 2011. A meeting is scheduled for Thursday for striking workers to vote to approve the agreement. The union has agreed to stop picketing the restaurant immediately.
Union Health Centers Distribute Over 12,000 Vaccines! Sign Up Now to Get Yours!
The Union’s health centers have already administered over 12,000 shots to HTC members, their families, and union staff. The vaccines will not only protect thousands of our members and their families against this terrible virus, but these vaccines are key to bringing an end to this crisis, reviving tourism in New York City, and getting our members back to work! Read more...
Building Trades supports Kingsbridge redevelopment after winning 1000 union jobs
The Building & Construction Trades Council of Greater New York announced its support of the Kingsbridge Armory redevelopment October 23 after winning a guarantee from the developers that the 1,000 construction jobs the project will create will be union jobs.
New hotel for West 37th Street parking lot site
According to an article in the Wall Street Journal, a 300-room hotel will be going up on West 37th Street in midtown Manhattan. The site to be developed, a parking lot, is between 8th and 9th Avenues. The article described the current New York City hotel market as being "particularly alluring for developers" since tourism, business travel, and hotel room rates have all been on the rise.
HTC Endorses Andrew Cuomo for NYC Mayor
HTC has endorsed Andrew Cuomo for NYC Mayor. The former Governor has a strong track record of supporting hotel and gaming workers – and unions – across New York, and he’ll continue to stand by us if elected as NYC Mayor. Read more...
Hotel Employees Basketball League News
The Hotel Employees Basketball League is providing exciting action each week! A perfect example is the game last week that featured a battle of the Hiltons—the Hilton New York vs. the Hilton Times Square. The game was a nail-biter throughout and ended with an almost unbelievable flourish. Kelvis Flandez capped off a 31-point night by drilling a buzzer beater from way behind the half court line, resulting in a 50-47 victory for the Hilton New York.
Wyndham to open new TRYP Times Square South in spring 2011
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts has announced it will be opening a new 173-room hotel in Midtown Manhattan in spring 2011. The hotel will be a part of Wyndham's newly acquired TRYP brand, a mid-price-range line of hotels located primarily in Europe and Latin America.
