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A Report from HTC President Rich Maroko

By HTC President Rich Maroko

After an incredibly difficult year, the New York and New Jersey hospitality and gaming industries have finally started to slowly recover. And while we’ve seen many hotels, clubs, and casinos reopen, the majority of our members are still not back to work. Read more...

Members are not Required to Pay Union Dues While on an Extended Layoff

Many members have asked if they are responsible for paying union dues while laid off due to this crisis. The answer is no. In accordance with the HTC by-laws, if you are on an extended layoff for a period of two or more full consecutive calendar months, you are not required to pay union dues. Furthermore, the Union made the decision and has instructed employers NOT to deduct dues from your severance pay. Instead, you can have your membership suspended.

Here are the basics that you should understand about the impact of that decision on you and your union. Read more...

Hypocrite Florida Senator Marco Rubio “outraged” at getting caught lying

Tea Party hero, and possible Republican Vice Presidential candidate, Senator Marco Rubio of Florida is righteously indignant that the Washington Post has caught him lying to the public about his background.

Come support Boathouse workers at rally in Central Park on April 21

The Union is holding a rally outside the Boathouse restaurant. Union members are urged to participate. We intend to support the Boathouse workers and we are confident that our membership will respond strongly to assist in this effort. The rally will be held at 4:30pm on April 21.

Seniors Days Are at the Health Centers Next Week, May 12-15

The annual Seniors’ Days health awareness event will take place at the Health Centers Tuesday, May 12 through Friday, May 15.

Groundbreaking for the New Queens Health Center Takes Place

Hotel Voice, Spring 2020

 The groundbreaking for the new Queens Health Center took place on January 15. When it opens in 2021 it will be the most advanced facility of its kind, surpassing even the Brooklyn Health Center, which has drawn rave reviews from members and medical professionals alike. Present for the groundbreaking were Mayor Bill de Blasio, Comptroller Scott Stringer, City Council President Corey Johnson, City Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer and other representatives of New York City government, the Hotel Association and the union.

Let’s look at the issues

The recent Tea Party-led shutdown of the federal government and near default on U.S. debt threatened never-seen-before economic chaos. That’s why it is especially important for everyone to remember that the recent actions in Congress to reopen the government and raise the debt ceiling are temporary. We will face the same situation in just two or three months, unless Congressional negotiators can reach some type of budget deal.

Apply for Public Healthcare Programs in New Jersey

If you want to apply for one of the public healthcare programs in New Jersey, you can apply online, by phone, by mail, or in person.

A New Year’s Message from HTC President Rich Maroko

By HTC President Rich Maroko

Happy New Year. I hope that this message finds you and your loved ones healthy and doing well. As we end this incredibly difficult year and enter 2021, I wanted to give you all a sense of what I expect for our Union in the year ahead. Read more...

Newsfeed

A brief report on our Union's progress since the start of the year.