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Let’s Look at the Issues
Some people were shocked this week when NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer issued a study that showed that the average woman in the five boroughs earns only 82 cents for every dollar her male counterparts earn. And New York has it better than the rest of the country.
Flood of new hotels creates insecurities in NYC hospitality industry
The hotel market is strong and on the upswing in New York City, with occupancy rates on a steady rise since 2009. The strong market means average room rates in current hotels are predicted to rise in the next year. But, as industry consultants are reminding hoteliers, the market is unpredictable.
Let’s Look at the Issues
At least once every two years we use this column to help increase awareness about the severe need for organ donation. The stories about the results of organ donation are about as important as anything you will hear.
More than 6,000 Members Participated in Eat Well, Be Well, Feel Well Event
The old record for highest attendance at Eat Well, Be Well, Feel Well (EWFWBW) was shattered the last week in March, when there were 6,317 visits handled by the Health and Dental Centers. The previous high attendance for the event was in 2009, when there were 5,176 visits. The amazing numbers from this year are a tribute to the strong effort by the Benefit Funds Office to increase health awareness.
Over 250 HTC members attend BUNY rally for union jobs and safer working conditions
Over 250 HTC members turned out at Borough Hall to rally for union jobs and safer working conditions. HTC joined many other unions as a part of Build Up NYC to get the word out. Two workers have died at construction sites in Brooklyn in the last two months and union members came forward to say enough!
Seniors’ day 2014
Individuals 55 years and older that are eligible for HC services are welcome to participate. Come in for preventive screeings & exams, nutrition, dental health, fall prevention, and more.
Peter Ward and Hotel Trades Council Administration Re-Elected by Acclamation
Peter Ward and the Hotel Trades Council’s administration were re-elected by acclamation this week at a general membership meeting held on April 23. The HTC administration will serve a three-year term in office.
Are You Ready to Buy a Home?
With mortgage interest rates at or near historic lows, now may be the perfect time to buy a home.
Build Up NYC Rally
Hotel Trades Council members participated in a Build Up NYC rally last week as part of the continuing effort to bring about responsible development in the city. As many members know, many large projects in the city have been accompanied by tax breaks and other public perks
Hotel Trades Council & Hotel Association of New York, Inc. Annual Blood Drive
As seen in this edition of Hotel Voice, the hotel industry’s annual blood drive will be held on Tuesday, May 27th, between the hours of 12:00 noon. and 6:00 p.m. at the DoubleTree by Hilton Metropolitan Hotel, 569 Lexington Ave. (between 50th and 51st Streets) in the Metro III Room on the mezzanine level.
