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Update: In-Person learning delayed for most NYC Public School students
September 18, 2020 7:09 PM
On September 17, 2020, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that most New York City public schools would delay the start of in-person learning. In-person learning was set to begin on September 21st for all students who are enrolled in blended learning programs. Now, in-person learning will be phased in depending on your child’s grade level and what school they attend. Read more...
Contract Won at Courtyard Newark Liberty International Hotel
Courtyard employees unanimously ratified the agreement and they can now look forward to a new era of higher wages, better benefits, scheduling rights and strong job protections as part of the GRIWA.
NYC Council Approves Hotel Worker Severance Bill 40 to 3
On Thursday, September 23rd, the New York City Council voted overwhelmingly to pass the Hotel Worker Severance Bill. The bill, designed to incentivize closed hotels to reopen, requires closed hotels with at least 100 guest rooms to either reopen and recall at least 25% of their staff by November 1st or pay $500 per week to laid off employees for up to 30 weeks. Read more...
New Jersey Law Provides Vital Protections for Hotel Workers and Guests
On Tuesday, January 18th, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed into law important new legal safeguards for New Jersey hotel workers and people traveling to the State. The new law includes job security for hotel workers in the event a hotel changes hands and advanced notice of service disruptions (like union picket lines) for guests. Read more...
New law cracks down on illegal hotels; mayor thanks HTC for support
On July 23, 2010, a bill that will help the city shut down illegal hotels was signed into law by Governor David Paterson.
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Cassa Hotel set to open August 1st
In a press-release published by Marketwire, the Cassa Hotel and Residences announced last week that it will open its doors to guests on August 1st.
Guidance from NYC for Hotel Workers Scheduled to Work During Curfew
June 2, 2020 4:06 PM
New York City has put into effect a curfew from 8 pm until 5 am daily until June 8, 2020. Hotel workers (and other essential workers) who are scheduled to work during the hours of the curfew, have a meal break, or must travel from their home to work and back home are permitted to be out during the curfew.
The Mayor’s Community Affairs unit has published a list of these frequently asked questions about the curfew and more, which you can read here.
Senator Schumer Joins HTC to Celebrate the Partial Reopening of the Brooklyn Health Center!
On Monday, May 10, our Union celebrated the partial re-opening of the Brooklyn health center alongside New York Senator and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer.
A long time friend and ally of our Union, Senator Schumer successfully negotiated 100%, fully subsidized COBRA as part of the American Rescue Plan earlier this year. The federal legislation has allowed thousands of our laid off members to get their free family healthcare back through September 30th. Read more...
“I never forget my first”: Adams vows to back Hotel Trades Council after early endorsement – NY1
On Thursday, July 15, 2021, our Union proudly hosted Eric Adams to celebrate his recent victory in the Democratic primary for New York City mayor. Our Union was the first labor union to back Adams in the Democratic primary in February 2021 and as always, our members showed up in force to campaign for him.
"You have been my first major union endorsement, I never forget my first. You are my love," Adams told a crowd of nearly 200 member volunteers who came to celebrate on Thursday. Read more...
