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Developers to Grant Visas for Funding
Luxury developers the Durst Organization, unable to get loans for expensive developments in Manhattan are increasingly turning to foreign investors, promising them citizenship for capital.
HTC President Peter Ward Interviewed on BuildingNY TV Program
HTC President Peter Ward appeared on Building NY, a CUNY TV program focusing on real estate in New York. In the interview, Mr. Ward touches on everything from his personal history, his rise through the union, and some of HTC's amazing history. Though available online, the program will appear on CUNY TV on Monday, July 1st at 10:30am, 4:30pm, and 10:30pm
Division A Contract Pending Ratification!
Members at the following Division A Hotels are eligible to vote to ratify the proposed new contract this Thursday, June 27th, 2013. Please note that the voting location has been moved to the 2nd Floor Training Room in 709 8th Ave. Voting will take place from 7 AM to 8 PM.
Members vote by 99.3% to ratify Division A contract
On June 27th, 2013 the Division A Contract was ratified by 289 members by an overwhelming %99.3.
Wall Street Journal says HTC’s Membership Packs a Powerful Punch in Politics
On June 27, the Wall Street Journal published an interesting article by reporter Andrew Grossman arguing that our union “punches above its weight” in the political arena.
Meet the 2013 Vito J. Pitta Scholarship Winners
A few weeks ago, Hotel Voice provided the names of the 2013 recipients of the Vito J. Pitta scholarships. A total of 35 graduating high school seniors received $280,000 in college grant money this year, and the program overall has now awarded a total of $7,080,000 to 885 students since its inception.
Let’s Look at the Issues
This week, the Supreme Court struck down the section of the historic Voting Rights Act of 1965 that makes changes in voting procedures in certain states and individual counties subject to immediate legal review and mandatory rectification. The Court said Congress was always free to address any voter suppression through legislation.
Members Volunteering to Help Elect Christine Quinn Mayor of New York
The Union’s endorsement of Christine Quinn for mayor of New York last week drew significant media coverage and generated considerable enthusiasm among our members. Following the endorsement, member volunteers immediately hit the streets to help the effort to elect Ms. Quinn mayor. That effort has continued this week.
Meet the 2013 Vito J. Pitta Scholarship Winners
A few weeks ago, Hotel Voice provided the names of the 2013 recipients of the Vito J. Pitta scholarships. A total of 35 graduating high school seniors received $280,000 in college grant money this year, and the program overall has now awarded a total of $7,080,000 to 885 students since its inception.
Overcoming Senate Republicans Filibuster of NLRB Appointees
Senate majority Leader Harry Reid and Senate Democrats plan to invoke the "nuclear" option today if Republicans continue to filibuster President Obama's executive branch nominees for several long vacant posts, including some National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) posts.
