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Cheap non-union hotels cut costs and risk fire
An electrical contractor violated the city building code and used wood, not metal which is fireproof for the fireproof "collars" that enclose electrical wires in at least four non-union Midtown hotels.
Contract negotiations: What’s got to go
At the Hilton Membership Meeting last Thursday, Local 610 President, Felix Mejias shared his thoughts regarding the upcoming negotiations.
Soviet-Style “Justice” at the Condado Plaza
This week, managers at the Condado Plaza reached new lows of injustice by resorting to the barbaric practice of inflicting collective punishment on innocent employees for the suspected act of one unknown person.
Water and decency for workers in short supply at the El San Juan
Noticias desde la Gastronomica — July 22, 2009
Hery Adorno, a doorman for almost 20 years at the El San Juan Hotel, wonders each day if it will be his last. "I am afraid I will die of a stroke because management will not allow me to take a sip of water so that I can take my medicine when I feel faint," he admitted to Liz Guerra, a union organizer.
Federal minimum wage increase leaves out servers and bartenders
Despite the recent increase in the federal minimum wage for many workers, the minimum wage for servers and bartenders will remain at $2.13 per hour, the same level it has been for the last 18 years.
HTC set for major effort in 2009 elections
The Hotel Trades Council is one of only a few NYC unions capable of making a real difference in the outcome of city elections. With both considerable experience and membership organization, the union is set to play an even larger role in the 2009 elections than it did in 2005.
More new hotel rooms coming to Midtown
A new 48-story skyscraper under construction in midtown Manhattan plans to house both a hotel and condominiums.
HTC is working to ensure Aqueduct jobs are union
While bidders are vying to win the state contract for the redevelopment of Aqueduct race track, the Hotel Trades Council is actively involved in ensuring that the approximately 1,000 full-time jobs at the site will be union jobs.
High cost of living makes New Yorkers poorer
Wages in New York City don't stretch nearly as far as they would in another city, according to a recent report.
Park Central, Brooklyn Marriott blow out the competition and head to semi-finals
Park Central exploded for 4 second half goals to defeat Milford Plaza 4-1 in the opening match of the 2009 Hotel Soccer Playoffs.
