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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.

A Special Report from HTC President Rich Maroko

For several months, Texas Governor Greg Abbott has been bussing migrants to New York, Washington D.C., and Chicago by the thousands. The rapid and uncoordinated arrival of so many people has caused chaos at bus terminals, put a strain on public services, and added stress to those arriving to our country already scared, exhausted, and in desperate need of help. Read more...

Yonkers Raceway Workers Hit the Jackpot!

Yonkers Raceway workers got great news in March, when they received their first HTC contract — a deal that will double their wages in a year, bring strong job protections, provide a pension, ensure seniority and do so much more. Yonkers Raceway workers were members of Local 100, which graciously transferred their jurisdiction to the Hotel Trades Council out of recognition of the fact that HTC has become the preeminent union in the gaming industry in New York.

13 Hotels Ratify Their First Contracts!

Unbelievably, during what has been one of the absolute worst times to negotiate, our Union has succeeded in getting contracts with big improvements. Read more...

Union's Annual Writing Competition Is Here! Offering Cash Prizes to High School Students

For 18 years now, the Union's annual writing contest has offered high school students the opportunity to show their creative talents and have a chance to win cash prizes at the same time. In the competition's history, over 1,000 students have submitted entries and almost $200,000 in prizes have been awarded to the children of our members. This year is no exception, with the competition offering cash awards in two categories: Essay and Fiction/Non-Fiction Narrative. Read more....

Join the Union’s 2023 Writing Contest!

Calling all budding writers and journalists! The Union is proud to announce the 21st Annual Writing Contest. Entries can be submitted by children and eligible dependents of Hotel and Gaming Trades Council and/or Local 6 members, who are high school students entering the 10th, 11th or 12th grades. All entries must be submitted by Friday, August 25th, 2023 at 11:59PM. Read more...

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Join the Union’s 2024 Writing Contest!

Calling all budding writers and journalists! The Union is proud to announce the 22nd Annual Writing Contest. Read more...

Find alternative healthcare

Updated December 23, 2020 3:24 PM

During this catastrophe, the federal government utterly failed the people they are supposed to serve and the toll has been more horrific even than most American wars.

Our Union, however, has moved mountains to win extraordinary protections and special benefits to assist the workers we represent to get through this emergency. The most important example has been the Union’s success in persuading and compelling a devastated industry to continue to fund healthcare coverage for most of the 40,000 workers we represent (most of whom are laid off) over a period of many additional months.

We have compiled this guide about the many alternative healthcare options that will be available to you should you lose coverage in the upcoming months. Read more...