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Media coverage of HTC contract victory at Resorts World casino
The New York Times broke the news Sunday, October 27th about the landmark contract HTC signed with the Resorts World Casino. This amazing contract ensures significantly higher wages, health benefits and a pathway to the middle class for the 1,300 HTC-represented Resorts World employees.
Watch interview with HTC President Peter Ward about Resorts World contract
The recently announced contract between HTC and Resorts World Casino has been lauded by many, including Mayoral candidate Bill de Blasio and NY AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento. The contract has also been called "an absolute victory, and a testament to the Labor Movement’s ability to fight to ensure that all working families have the wages, protections and tools necessary to grow and thrive in New York City" by Vincent Alvarez, President of the New York City Central Labor Council.
HTC’s marathon man
Steven Shum, formerly of the Sheraton New York ran his 37th New York Marathon on Sunday November 3, 2013. Steven is 68 years young and ran an incredible time of 6:06:00. In 2000 he ran his best time of 3:59:00.
Don’t Forget! Flu Shots Now Available
We would once again like to remind members that flu shots are available to all members and their families at the Union’s Health Centers.
Jackpot! Racino workers see their wages double in first contract
History was made this week when Hotel Trades Council members employed at the Resorts World racino in Queens saw their wages hiked almost 100 percent. The nearly 1,400 workers now have a contract and, with the stroke of an arbitrator’s pen, they saw their earnings rise to a level that brings them into the middle class. It was a story so compelling, it received extensive coverage in New York City’s two biggest newspapers, both of which described the turn of events as “hitting the jackpot.”
Bill de Blasio elected mayor by landslide margin
November 6, 2013
On November 5th, 2013 New Yorkers showed that they are ready for progressive change. By a landslide margin of 49%, they voted to make Bill de Blasio our city’s next Mayor. This resounding victory sent a message that New Yorkers want change, giving de Blasio a clear mandate to tackle the affordable housing crisis, education, and to repair the relationship between New Yorkers and the City's Police Force.
IUF and HTC rally to support Turkish aviation workers
On Friday November 8th, 2013 HTC rallied to show solidarity with 305 dismissed aviation workers in Turkey. The rally took place in front of the Empire State building where Turkish Airlines American corporate offices are based. HTC staff and members, along with IUF and Unite Here staff, chanted and raised the IUF flag high, sending a strong message to the workers that union members in New York support their struggle.
Union Wins More Back Pay at the St. Regis
There’s lots of back pay for employees at the St. Regis in the photos seen here. In the top photo are some of the room attendants who recently received a total of $40,407. This amount was in addition to the $159,000 in back pay received by St. Regis room attendants that was reported in the August 26 edition of Hotel Voice.
Top Flu Shot Fears Discredited
Each year fears, rumors and old wives’ tales keep more than half the people in the U.S. from protecting themselves from the flu. But the truth is this: There’s no better way to avoid getting the flu than to get the annual vaccine.
