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HTC Pres. Peter Ward on Our Union’s Efforts in the NY Primary
June 25 2020 6:41 PM
Tuesday’s primary election in New York was one of the most unusual elections many of us have experienced in our lifetimes, and I’m proud to report that our Union yet again played an outsized role in some of the most important races that were held.
The coronavirus pandemic has been, without a doubt, the most difficult challenge our union and its members have ever faced. The Union’s leadership and staff have risen to this challenge by identifying and making every possible effort we can take to address the hardships our members face. But, we also haven’t lost sight of the external world, where elections and legislative activity have the potential to impact us for years to come. Read more...
Corey Johnson, Our Choice for NYC Comptroller
Among elected officials, New York City Council Speaker Corey Johnson has been one of staunchest allies of working people and our Union throughout his career in the City Council. His loyalty to the members of our Union and dedication to serving working people makes him the obvious choice for NYC Comptroller. Read more...
Victory for workers at D.C.‘s Madison hotel
152 workers at the Madison Hotel in Washington D.C. won big when, on April 2, the hotel's new owner finally agreed to honor the terms of the existing union contract, with significant improvements.
Hundreds of Members Attend Union’s Political Information Sessions
Many members have been volunteering their time helping our Union with various activities to keep us strong. These activities have included canvassing, leafleting during political campaigns, phone banking and other tasks, and all of them are important to our Union as a whole.
Pakistan: Protest Mass Arrest of Union Members at Quetta Serena Hotel!
TAKE ACTION: Sixty-three members and officers of the IUF-affiliated Quetta Serena Hotel Union were arrested on November 30 for peacefully gathering in front of the hotel after union members were denied entry and prevented from performing their jobs.
Members Testify at North Bergen Airbnb Hearing
On February 2, 16 members of the Hotel Trades Council attended the Board of Commissioners meeting in North Bergen, NJ, to express their support for a resolution the town was considering to regulate Airbnb rentals. The resolution was adopted with a unanimous vote of the Board, which is great news for hotel workers and town residents alike.
Eric Adams, Our Choice for NYC Mayor
By HTC President Rich Maroko
In February, our Union endorsed Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams in his campaign for New York City mayor.
This election may be the most consequential one we’ve faced since we started our Union’s political program 15 years ago. The leaders we elect this year will decide how to rebuild our City’s economy, drive tourism, and reopen the hotel industry after the COVID-19 pandemic. They will have a huge say over how working people – and our members – are treated during the economic recovery. If that weren’t reason enough to take these elections seriously, in all likelihood, whoever wins the mayoral election will also be elected to a second term. That means that the mayor who is elected this year will likely be in power when our industry-wide contract expires in 2026. Read more...
Union Displays People Power
The Hotel Trades Council once again showed its tremendous strength on recently, when members and staff traveled to Albany to join with affordable housing advocates to meet with elected officials in our state's capital.
A Letter from HTC President Rich Maroko
In July 2026, our union’s Industry-Wide Agreement in NYC is set to expire after more than a decade. Our union has been preparing and setting the stage for these negotiations for years. And while we are still many months away from the start of negotiations, we need to start mobilizing our members now. Read more...
