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HTC Members Support Shuttle Bus Drivers in Newark
On Friday, January 20th, 65 HTC members turned out to a rally in Newark, NJ, in support of our brothers and sisters at Local 108, RWDSU. At the time, Local 108 was in a contract fight with Gateway, a shuttle bus company. The company’s shuttle bus drivers earn low wages and had not seen a wage increase in five years.
High School Seniors Can Apply Now for 2017 College Scholarships!
The Vito J. Pitta scholarship program and the Hotel Trades Council Division A scholarship program are now accepting applications for the 2017 awards. These programs provide an outstanding opportunity for members’ children to attend the college or university of their choice and to realize their career goals.
Hotel Workers Walkathon Raises Cash for Juvenile Diabetes Research
Because of the caring effort of hundreds of New York City hotel industry employees on October 2, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) received a large amount of needed funding. The event was the 25th annual Hotel Workers Walkathon.
Richard Maroko Named New Jersey Labor Day Parade Grand Marshall
Hotel Trades Council Vice President and General Counsel Richard Maroko was honored as the Grand Marshall of the New Jersey Labor Day Parade held in Newark September 9.
Our 2016 Writing Contest Awards
This year marks the 14th anniversary of the Union’s annual writing contest for high school students and the competition grows more popular each year. For the 2016 edition of the contest, almost 300 entries were submitted.
Union Wins Back Pay at the Redbury
There are five bell persons at the Redbury Hotel who this week are celebrating back pay the Union obtained on their behalf.
Courtyard Newark Downtown Wins Union Contract!
The Union has won a contract for the Hotel Trades Council (HTC) members employed at the Courtyard Newark Downtown Hotel. The hotel joined the rapidly growing list of shops in New Jersey that are bound to the Greater Regional Industry Wide Agreement, or GRIWA.
Union Once Again Wins Back Pay for Members
Thirteen members of our union received checks for back pay after the union conducted an investigation regarding unpaid wages.
HTC Members Support Taj Mahal Strikers
Workers at Atlantic City’s Trump Taj Mahal went on strike on July 1, after repeated attempts to achieve a fair contract were unsuccessful. Hotel Trades Council staff and members have been supporting the Taj Mahal strikers on the picket line every day.
College Scholarships Awarded to 38 High School Seniors
High school seniors got some big help paying for college from their parents' union as recipients of 2016 Vito J. Pitta, Frank Saris, and Division A scholarships.
