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Union takes another step to improve retirement benefits for Local 6 Club employees
Last week, the Union’s Club Pension trustees proposed merging the Club and Hotel pension plans in an ongoing effort to improve benefits for Club employees. Read more from Local 6 Business Manager Rich Maroko...
Healthy Lifestyles Week Is March 26-30
Members and their families have a great opportunity to improve their health by attending Healthy Lifestyles, a health and wellness event that will be held at the Health and Dental Centers from March 26 until March 30. Those who attend will receive useful tips on living happier, healthier and longer lives, and in many cases receive quick tests and/or screening for various health issues.
What happens when the emergency funding of the Benefit Funds ends in January?
October 3, 2020 1:45 PM
As previously reported, unless the city’s hotel industry recovers by the end of the year and a large number of members are recalled, it is very likely that the Benefit Funds will have to temporarily reduce staffing and close locations in January, reducing services for those workers who remain working – at least until the industry recovers. 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...
Update: NY approved for a total of six weeks of $300 supplemental unemployment benefits
September 21, 2020 6:45 PM
On September 18th, the New York State Department of Labor announced that the state has been approved for three additional weeks of supplemental unemployment benefits provided under the Lost Wages Assistance Program. Eligible New Yorkers will now receive an additional $300 a week in unemployment benefits for a total of six weeks. Read more...
New York Unemployment: What should I do when I approach my BYE (Benefit Year Ending) date?
Many members are approaching one year since first filing for unemployment and are encountering problems in collecting additional unemployment benefits. Our Union brought these issues to the attention of New York State Department of Labor and we are actively working with the DOL to fix them. Read More...
“Expand local casinos, create jobs: Union says gaming benefits several sectors of economy” – Daily News
In an op-ed for the Daily News, HTC President Rich Maroko advocates in favor of expanding table game licenses Downstate. As New York recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, we demand that our legislators look out for working people and protect good, union jobs like those at Resorts World New York City and Empire City Casino. Read more...
NY State announces it will backdate unemployment claims
April 3, 2020 8:00 AM
We have been hearing from many members about the difficulties you are having filing your unemployment claims due to the New York State Department of Labor's website and phone lines being overwhelmed. We have been monitoring this issue and want to inform you all that it has been announced that any claim you file will be backdated to the date you became unemployed. If you are eligible, you will be paid for all benefits due.
Dr. Robert Greenspan Is Retiring as Benefit Funds CEO; Dr. David Jacobson Is Replacing Him
“I believe I have one of the best jobs in all of New York,” Greenspan said, in a letter to the Funds Trustees, notifying them on his intention to retire. “I recognize the good fortune I have had to work in an organization that continually exhibits that it cares about quality and commitment.”
Pharmacies Are Now Open On Weekends!
Pharmacies are now open on weekends!
Orthontics Benefit, Improvement in Ambulance Benefit Have Already Begun
