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Members Rally and Lobby in Albany for Pre-K
The Union sent busloads of members to Albany on March 4 to rally and lobby for Universal Pre-K, an education component that New Yorkers sorely need. Members met at the Union at 6:00 a.m. and then boarded the buses for the trip up to the state capitol. Once in Albany, they attended a rally where they were joined by members of other unions as well as people from many community organizations, religious congregations and non-profit groups.
Members Urged to Vote for Quinn, Stringer and Squadron on Primary Day
“The future of our city is at stake.” That’s the way Hotel Trades Council President Peter Ward described this year’s political races on April 29, when the leading Democratic candidates for New York City Mayor and Public Advocate met with members of our Union at Gertrude Lane Auditorium. The message was clear then, and it is even more important now, as Primary Day approaches.
A Special Report from HTC President Rich Maroko
For several months, Texas Governor Greg Abbott has been bussing migrants to New York, Washington D.C., and Chicago by the thousands. The rapid and uncoordinated arrival of so many people has caused chaos at bus terminals, put a strain on public services, and added stress to those arriving to our country already scared, exhausted, and in desperate need of help. Read more...
Off the Clock: The Triangle Fire Memorial
In November of 1909, more than 20,000 garment workers responsible for the manufacturing of women’s blouses — then known as “shirtwaists” — walked off their jobs in New York City in a strike led by the International Ladies Garment Workers Union. Read more...
Benefit Funds Temporarily Reduce Required Hours for Age & Service Pension
Earlier this week, the Pension Fund of the Union and Hotel Association of New York City, Inc. sent a notice to members notifying them of a temporary change to the hours of service eligibility requirements of the Age & Service Pension Plan. Read more...
NYC’s hotel boom far from over
As reported in the NY Observer development of new hotels is moving ahead at an astounding pace.
NYC Introduces Ranked Choice Voting. How Does It Work?
New York City’s primary election will look a little different this year. The City is introducing ranked choice voting, a system that lets voters rank candidates in order of preference. Instead of voting for only one candidate on the ballot, you will be able to rank up to five preferred candidates. Read more...
Union’s theater group to present its 20th production
The Hotel Trades Council's actors group, Aching Dogs Theater, is about to present its next production. The group will present New York Nuts 3 in two weeks, and it will feature a host of hotel and restaurant workers who are also fine writers, directors and actors.
2013 Hotel Workers Walkathon Raises Cash for Children’s Aid Society
Hundreds of New York City hotel industry employees made lives better for children by participating in the 22nd annual Hotel Workers Walkathon earlier this month. The money raised by the event will benefit a the renowned non-profit organization, the Children’s Aid Society.
