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Use New York’s “Find Services” website for information on public benefits
New York State has launched “Find Services”, a new website designed to assist New Yorkers with finding available state and federal benefits and services. By answering a few questions about your household, the website will show you a list of the public benefits and services for which you may be eligible. Read more...
BREAKING NEWS: Extension to healthcare benefits and Coronavirus Safety Protocol
August 15, 2020 10:34 AM
I am pleased to report that, late last night, and after arduous negotiations over the last few days, we were able to finalize an agreement with the Hotel Association that (1) continues healthcare for an additional month for members covered by the IWA and Division A contracts and (2) extends the Coronavirus Safety Protocol Agreement for the duration of this public health crisis.
BREAKING NEWS: Extension to Healthcare Benefits and Coronavirus Safety Protocol
August 15, 2020 10:34 AM
I am pleased to report that, late last night, and after arduous negotiations over the last few days, we were able to finalize an agreement with the Hotel Association that (1) continues healthcare for an additional month for members covered by the IWA and Division A contracts and (2) extends the Coronavirus Safety Protocol Agreement for the duration of this public health crisis.
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...
Union wins boost to unemployment benefits ahead of 2026 contract fight
Our union has been spearheading a years-long effort to improve unemployment benefits for workers in New York – writing op-eds, running ads, and lobbying state electeds in multiple budget cycles. In May 2025, we succeeded when New York State elected officials passed dramatic improvements to unemployment – both increasing weekly benefits and making them more accessible to striking workers. Read more...
A Message from the Benefit Funds: Your IRS Form 1095B Statement
In the middle of next month (January, 2016) the Benefits Fund office will be mailing to all members a letter and a tax form that require your attention. That’s because the Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires all Americans to have health insurance that meets certain standards and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) needs to know whose coverage meets those standards.
Telephone visits available for workers covered by Industry-Wide Benefit Plan
April 3, 2020 2:51 PM
As you know, the Industry-Wide Benefit Plan canceled all non-emergent doctor appointments at the Health Centers. This safety measure was taken in order to limit healthy patients’ exposure to the novel coronavirus, and reduce the spread of COVID-19.
We are happy to announce that the Benefit Plan has set up the technology and infrastructure to schedule non-urgent primary care medical appointments as telephone visits. For any HTC represented workers, covered by the Industry-Wide Benefit plan—and your dependents— you can now schedule a telephone visit for any internal medicine, family practice, and pediatric providers.
Union celebrates further retirement benefit improvements for Local 6 Club employees
The federal government has approved the much-awaited merger of the Club and Hotel pension plans! Read more from Local 6 Business Manager Rich Maroko on what this means for Local 6 Club employees....
Benefit Funds trustees expand access to pre-paid legal for thousands of workers
On August 25, 2020, HTC President Rich Maroko convened a special meeting of the trustees of the Benefit Funds. President Maroko proposed a temporary change to the Funds that will expand access to Pre-Paid Legal for thousands of workers covered by the IWA and Division A contracts who have been laid off due to the coronavirus crisis. Read more...
UNITE HERE HEALTH Plan 105 announces increases to life insurance, AD&D Benefits
May 19, 2020 1:07 PM
UNITE HERE HEALTH Plan 105 has increased life insurance benefits and accidental death and dismemberment benefits to provide more protection for participants. The plan’s life insurance benefit has increased from $10,000 (for Class I) and $6,000 (for Class II) to $20,000 for every participant. The plan’s accidental death and dismemberment benefit has increased from $5,000 (Class I) and $3,000 (Class II) to $20,000 for every participant.
