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Labor unrest in China
The New York Times, Associated Press and China Daily recently reported that workers in four Chinese Honda plants walked off the job in May in an organized effort to demand democratic union representation and an immediate increase in wages.
For immediate release: Rallies begin today in front of Hilton hotels in San Juan
Hundreds of hotel workers of the Caribe Hilton, Condado Plaza and the El San Juan hotels will be holding a series of protests and marches December 17, 18 and 19.
Hypocrite Florida Senator Marco Rubio “outraged” at getting caught lying
Tea Party hero, and possible Republican Vice Presidential candidate, Senator Marco Rubio of Florida is righteously indignant that the Washington Post has caught him lying to the public about his background.
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.
HTC Helped Get Out the Vote for Biden-Harris, Playing a Role in their Historic Victory
November 7, 2020 6:09 PM
Dozens of HTC members and organizers volunteered to get out the vote for President-elect Joe Biden, Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, and Democratic candidates for the U.S. Senate in the 2020 election. Union volunteers phone banked and canvassed for the candidates in key swing states: Arizona, Florida, Nevada, and Pennsylvania. Their efforts helped to achieve a historic victory for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in the presidential election, and to win an important Senate seat in Arizona.
Judge orders Chicago Blackstone Hotel to rehire 14 workers
As reported by Crain's Chicago, a federal judge has ruled that management at the Chicago Blackstone Hotel has violated federal labor laws, and must reinstate 14 workers who had been unlawfully terminated.
Union Endorses Mayor de Blasio for President
It was standing room only at the union hall on June 5, when the Hotel Trades Council endorsed New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio for U.S. President.
The full house was loud and enthusiastic before Mayor de Blasio even arrived, and the fervor grew stronger when HTC President Peter Ward introduced him.
Obama addresses AFL-CIO on Labor Day
The entire eight years former president George W. Bush was in office, unions were systematically shut out of the White House and corporate interests took the reigns of the Department of Labor.
Roberto Pozo, Metropolitan Club
We are saddened by the loss of Roberto Pozo, a doorman at the Metropolitan Club, who passed away on April 17.
Roberto was a loving father and husband. He is remembered as a mentor and a dear friend by his coworkers. He was a helpful and caring presence in his workplace, who always went out of his way to share his wisdom with others.
Read the full tribute to Roberto here.
