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Governor designates operator for Aqueduct racetrack casino

Governor David A. Paterson announced on January 29, 2010, that he has selected Aqueduct Entertainment Group to operate the Aqueduct Racetrack casino.

Dr. Greenspan’s Letter of Farewell

I believe I have one of the best jobs in all of New York. It has been a rare privilege to serve the men and women of the Hotel Industry and positively impact their quality of life on a daily basis. I recognize the good fortune I have had to work in an organization that continually exhibits that it cares about quality and commitment. I enjoy the prospect each day of coming to work and collaborating with a talented, dedicated team, providing high quality, cost-effective benefits to people dependent upon our services.

Hilton is sued over luxury chain

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. is suing Hilton Hotels Corp. for alleged corporate espionage, accusing Hilton of stealing confidential information in the development of a new luxury Hilton chain.

Workers at the EVEN Midtown, by IHG, Win a Contract

The Union has won at contract for the workers at the EVEN Midtown hotel in NYC. The employees won HTC representation through a card count certification conducted at the Office of the Impartial Chairperson.

Governor Cuomo to Raise Minimum Wage for Fast-Food Workers

On Thursday, May 7th nearly 500 HTC members joined SEIU 32BJ and SEIU 1199 members in Union Square Park to hear Governor Cuomo announce his progressive plan to form a wage board to investigate and implement a higher minimum wage for fast food workers.

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...

HTC supports 32BJ at rally for fair contract

On April 2nd, nearly 600 HTC members marched up Park Avenue with several other unions to show solidarity with 32BJ and their demand for a fair contract. The property service union’s contract expires on April 20th. With 32BJ's 70,000 NYC members facing increasing costs of living, the new contract would ensure that these union members will continue to provide for their families.

U.S. corporate tax laws full of loopholes

While the federal corporate tax rate is 35 percent, there are so many loopholes in the tax laws that many corporations pay far less than their fair share in taxes. Despite the obvious need to make corporations pay a reasonable tax rate, political leaders do not have the courage to try to make them do this.

32BJ Members Secure New Contract In Big Win For Labor

On Tuesday, April 19th—the day before their existing contract was set to expire—members and supporters of 32BJ gathered for a final press conference after many long weeks of fighting for a new, fair agreement. “Brothers and sisters,” announced the president of the building workers union, “we’ve got a deal!” Read more...

Let’s Look at the Issues

A recent study by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) contains some alarming news about working families and bank accounts. Among other results, the study revealed that almost one-third of all households in the U.S. do not have a savings account, 10 percent of all U.S. households do not have a checking account and more than 10 million American households have no bank account(s) at all. People who participated in a similar study said that the major reason for this unfortunate situation is the high fees that banks can charge account holders. But the truth is that fees can run even higher if you don’t have a bank account.