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NY State Residents: Apply now for Rent Relief!
Earlier this month, New York State launched an Emergency Rental Assistance Program to help New Yorkers who are struggling to pay their rent and utilities. If eligible, you could qualify for up to 12 months of overdue rent payments and up to 3 months of future rent payments! Funds are limited, so apply soon! Read more...
Benefit Funds trustees expand access to pre-paid legal for thousands of workers
August 27, 2020 8:07 PM
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...
Hotel Workers Who Live in NY: Apply Now to Receive Money for Childcare!
New York State has opened applications for childcare scholarships for the children of essential workers, which includes hotel workers, who live in New York State. This scholarship fund will provide weekly payments directly to your childcare provider for children between 6 weeks and 12 years old. Read more...
Final Notice: Writing Contest Deadline Is June 19
This is a reminder to members’ children who are high school students that the deadline for submitting entries to the Union’s writing contest is Friday, June 19. Entries postmarked after the June 19 deadline will not be able to qualify for the cash prizes offered in the competition.
2020 Census Efforts Are Ending Early. Make Sure You're Counted.
September 9, 2020 2:04 PM
The US Census Bureau will stop the 2020 Census efforts to reach unresponsive households four weeks early, on September 30, 2020. The decision, which many see as politically motivated, means that millions of Americans will undoubtedly not be counted.
By stopping Census efforts prematurely, historically undercounted groups: immigrants, Black and Brown Americans, and low-income households are at risk of being drastically undercounted. Read more...
NYC Residents: Meet with MetroPlus about your healthcare options
Updated December 23, 2020 5:30 PM
Our Union has arranged for agents from MetroPlus (a city-operated, not-for-profit healthcare plan) to meet with union workers who are losing their healthcare in the coming months to discuss their healthcare options.
On December 17th, New York State extended the deadline to apply for a state healthcare program or qualified healthcare plan until December 31st for coverage beginning on January 1st. We strongly encourage members to take the opportunity to meet with a MetroPlus agent to get a complete overview of your options. Read more...
Update: The Last Day to Complete the Census is Now October 15th. Make Sure You’re Counted.
October 14, 2020 2:30 PM
After a long battle in the courts, the Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday, October 13, 2020, that the Census Bureau could go through with its plan to end the outreach efforts of the 2020 Census early, despite millions of Americans being left uncounted. The Census Bureau has announced that Thursday, October 15, 2020 will be the last day to complete the Census.
If you have not yet completed the Census, we encourage you to do so as soon as possible. Read more...
Find alternative healthcare (GRIWA and Upstate casinos)
Updated December 23, 2020 4:30 PM
We have compiled this guide about the many alternative healthcare options that will be available to workers at GRIWA hotels and the upstate casinos should they lose coverage in the upcoming months.
We encourage you to review this guide to explore which plan will be best for you and your family should your coverage ultimately comes to an end. If you have any questions, or need assistance, you can contact us at (212) 245-8100 and select option #1. Read more...
2021 Writing Contest Rules and Entry Procedures
The 2021 writing contest is now open to all children and eligible dependents of HTC and/or Local 6 members. Multiple prizes ranging from $500 to $3,000 will be awarded. Read more...
Our union sends aid to Haiti earthquake victims
All of us are deeply saddened by the heartbreaking tragedy that occurred this week in Haiti. Reports about the earthquake are still coming in, but it is already clear that this is a calamity of truly frightening proportion. We know many of our members are directly affected by the situation. We know some of you have lost loved ones. Read more.
