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Union agreement shields Embassy Suites employees during temporary closure
The Embassy Suites in lower Manhattan closed for extensive renovations in January 2011, but thanks to an agreement negotiated between the union and the employer, the jobs, healthcare coverage, and contract rights of unionized Embassy Suites employees have been protected and improved.
Help with Healthcare is Available - Apply by August 15th!
The government's deadline to apply for this program is this Sunday, August 15th. Don't delay!
There is more good news from the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan (ARP) that was passed by Congress and signed by President Biden in March. Many workers who are receiving — or have already received — unemployment benefits in 2021 qualify for no-cost or low-cost private health insurance. This little known feature of the ARP will last through the end of the year. But eligible workers must apply by August 15. The program applies to anyone who received unemployment benefits anytime during 2021, even if they are working again. Read more...
HTC's Growing Presence in New Jersey
Hotel Voice, Spring 2020
It wasn't so long ago when the Hotel Trades Council had little presence in New Jersey. But in recent years the union has become the collective bargaining representative of employees at numerous hotels in the northern part of the Garden State. Along with adding so many members, the union has also won a good deal of respect for its involvement in legislative activity. Further evidence of our union's growing presence in New Jersey took place recently when HTC Recording Secretary and General Counsel Richard Maroko was named to the NJ Transit Board. Read more...
After a Grueling Anti-Union Campaign, Union Election Begins for Amazon Workers in Alabama
On Monday, February 8th, Amazon warehouse workers in Bessemer, Alabama began casting their ballots to join the Retail, Wholesale, and Department Store Union (RWDSU). If a majority of Bessemer workers vote for the union, the warehouse will become the first unionized Amazon facility in the country.
Amazon has relentlessly campaigned against the union. The company’s no holds barred union-busting tactics unfortunately come as no surprise to our Union. For over 80 years, hotel workers in New York City have had to endure similar intimidation, surveillance, and a barrage of lies from employers when organizing.
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This Is Black History Month
Since February is Black History Month we thought we would bring out a photo from the Union’s archives and share it with you.
HTC building goes green; enlists in program to conserve electricity
The NY Hotel Trades Council is doing its part to be an environmentally responsible organization and last year joined a program to conserve electricity.
Let’s Look at the Issues
Let’s hear it for Senator Kirsten Gillibrand! She has introduced legislation that would allow millions of college graduates to reduce their debt on student loans by refinancing at a lower interest rate. Furthermore, she has called on President Obama to lead the charge on this effort.
Architect, Construction Company Chosen for New Brooklyn Health Center
Although groundbreaking on the new Brooklyn Health Center will not occur until September, 2014, a considerable amount of work on the facility is already underway. As examples, after careful consideration the Benefit Funds office has retained an architectural firm to design the new Brooklyn Health Center, as well as the construction company that will build it.
