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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.

Wall Street Journal: Union Hotel Workers in New York Suburbs Score Biggest Pay Raise in 100 Years

Last week, our Union’s leadership announced a new Greater Regional Industry Wide Agreement (“GRIWA” for short) for nearly 7,000 members who work in Northern New Jersey, Westchester, Upstate New York, and Long Island. The Wall Street Journal released an exclusive about the groundbreaking new contract on Monday, highlighting the historic wage increases and benefits. Read more...

Union busting cereal-maker Kellogg’s locks out workers fighting for fair contract

On October 22, 2013 Kellogg's locked out their union employees for rejecting the company's efforts to impose a plan under which all new workers would be employed as casual and part time with no assurance of work, significantly lower pay and a dramatic cut in benefits. Kellogg's calls this 'The New Workforce of the Future'.

2013 Hotel Workers Walkathon Raises Cash for Children’s Aid Society

Hundreds of New York City hotel industry employees made lives better for children by participating in the 22nd annual Hotel Workers Walkathon earlier this month. The money raised by the event will benefit a the renowned non-profit organization, the Children’s Aid Society.

Retired Members Applaud Seniors’ Days 2015

This year’s Seniors’ Days drew high praise from the almost 700 retired or near-retirement members who participated. The event was well attended at each of the four Health Centers, showing that members who are seniors and those approaching retirement have grown to really appreciate its benefits.

Pension update for retired members

The Benefit Funds recently sent out a Pension Payment Verification letter. However, due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, this form will not be required this year. Please disregard the letter. A formal retraction will be mailed by the Funds. Should you have any questions about the letter please call the Funds at: (212) 586-6400, ext. 4125.

To view the retraction letter being sent by the Funds, please click here.

Apply for Public Healthcare Programs in New York State

If you want to apply for one of the public healthcare programs in New York State, you can apply online, by phone, and in-person at the Queens, Brooklyn, and Harlem Health Centers and the Benefit Fund’s office at 305 West 44th Street.

NYC hotel industry enjoys global appeal

Quickly on the rise after the economic downturn, New York City's hotel industry is again one of the strongest and most appealing markets in the world. Crain's New York reports that foreign investors, many without previous real estate experience, are flocking here to benefit from the big gains investments in NYC hotels yield. 

Affordable Care Act Regulation Will Affect COBRA Notices

Suggested guidelines issued by the U.S. Department of Labor as a result of a provision in the Affordable Care Act—often called Obamacare—will change COBRA notice requirements. This means that members and their families will be notified of a choice they can make when they lose their healthcare benefits for any reason including the loss of employment. For this reason, this is a very important issue for all members to understand.

Changes in pharmacy hours this weekend, April 25th and 26th

April 22, 2020 6:00 PM

Due to limited staffing, the Benefit Funds has limited the pharmacy hours this coming weekend.

Saturday, April 25, 2020:

Midtown and Queens: OPEN 9:00AM-5:00PM

Harlem and Brooklyn: CLOSED

Sunday, April 26, 2020:

All Pharmacies CLOSED

Plan ahead for the weekend closure.