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Paladino’s “Dignity Corps” would increase government spending, not reform welfare
An article in the Buffalo News probed the potential ramifications of Carl Paladino's proposal to make New York's public assistance recipients, as well as its long-term unemployed, work for their benefits, which the former are already required to do by the federal welfare reform law of 1996, a significant piece of legislation Paladino seems to be unaware of. The primary difference between his proposal and what is already in effect is that Paladino would like to force the long-term unemployed to work for their benefits, like welfare recipients do.
Hilton hotel employees march through Condado
Hundreds of Caribe Hilton, Conrad Condado Plaza and El San Juan Hotel and Casino employees on Thursday marched through the Condado, protesting low wages, poor health care benefits, abusive practices, unsanitary and unsafe working conditions, as well as violations of federal labor laws.
Sign up for Free COBRA Coverage!
Thousands of our members are now eligible for six months of free health insurance through our Union’s Benefit Funds from April 1, 2021 through September 30, 2021 under the American Rescue Plan. Read more...
The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the Brooklyn Health Center
We present the remarks of Hotel Trades Council President Peter Ward, Hotel Association President Vijay Dandapani, Benefit Funds Chief Executive Officer Dr. Robert Greenspan, Governor Cuomo and Mayor de Blasio.
Hotel Workers Walkathon Raises Cash for City Harvest
Many hungry New Yorkers—and hurricane victims in Puerto Rico—will benefit because of the caring effort of hundreds of New York City hotel industry employees on Sunday, October 1.
Over 3,400 Medical and Dental Visits Recorded for Kids Days 2015!
Outstanding attendance for the recent Kids Days 2015 has provided additional evidence that members have come to recognize how valuable the Benefit Funds Office’s health and wellness events are.
Is Your Benificary Information Current?
Life insurance and a voluntary 401 (k) plan are among the benefits enjoyed by actively employed members of our Union. But to ensure that you take care of the people you love and want to remember you have to make sure that the designation of your insurance and 401 (k) beneficiaries is up to date.
Contract Won at Courtyard Newark Liberty International Hotel
Courtyard employees unanimously ratified the agreement and they can now look forward to a new era of higher wages, better benefits, scheduling rights and strong job protections as part of the GRIWA.
A message from Union President Peter Ward
March 9, 2020 12:37 PM
I have been informed by the Administrator of the Industry-Wide Health Benefit Fund that our Union Health Centers in New York City are expected to have the ability to do testing for the coronavirus by the end of this week.
Congress passes new stimulus package
December 22, 2020, 7:27 PM
On December 21st, Congress passed its first stimulus package since the Spring, which includes 11 weeks of $300 supplemental unemployment benefits, a second round of direct payments to most Americans, and an extension of the federal eviction moratorium until January 31st.
President Trump signed the legislation late Sunday, December 27th. Read more...
