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Union Wins $91,000 in Back Pay at Lexington Hotel

Members of the bell staff at the Lexington are $91,000 richer this week, courtesy of back pay won for them by the Union because of a contract violation.

Union Wins Back Pay for W Times Square Trio

It’s happy holidays for the trio of members from the W Times Square housekeeping department seen in this photo. They are receiving a combined total of $10,000 in back pay because of improper scheduling.

Health Centers Receive National Recognition for Providing High Quality Diabetes Care

Congratulations are once again in order for our Union’s Health Centers! Already recognized by the City of New York’s Department of Health for an outstanding program to help members stop smoking, the Health Centers recently earned another prestigious distinction. The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) and the American Diabetes Association (ADA) has announced that the Health Centers have received recognition for providing high quality care to patients with diabetes.

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.

Deadline Nears for Union Plus Scholarship Applications

Even though the New Year has just arrived, it’s not too early for parents and college-bound students to enter the hunt for scholarships, grants and low-interest student loans. In fact, it is almost necessary today, as the cost of college in the last year rose above the rate of inflation for the 21st consecutive year! College is indeed a gateway to success, but it is often an expensive one.

Let’s Look at the Issues

In this edition of Hotel Voice we announce the rapidly-approaching deadline for Union Plus scholarships. This program should not be confused with the Vito J. Pitta scholarship program, which has awarded more than $7 million in scholarships to children of Hotel Trades Council members since its inception in 1987, nor should it be confused with the Hotel Trades Council Division A scholarship program which last year awarded the largest amount of college grants in its history.

Meet Santa’s Helpers

One of the best ways to start off the New Year is by recognizing some of the volunteers who made the holidays so special for members and their children, especially at the Union’s annual party

Local 1422 Membership Meeting(s)

Hotel Maintenance Painters Union Local 1422 will hold a general membership meeting on Thursday, January 30, 2014, at 5:00 p.m., the Union’s President, Declan Tracey, has announced. The meeting is open to all members of Local 1422 who are affiliated with the Hotel Trades Council. A number of important shop issues will be discussed.

Deadline Nears for Union Plus Scholarship Applications

Even though the New Year has just arrived, it’s not too early for parents and college-bound students to enter the hunt for scholarships, grants and low-interest student loans. In fact, it is almost necessary today, as the cost of college in the last year rose above the rate of inflation for the 21st consecutive year! College is indeed a gateway to success, but it is often an expensive one.