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HTC Members Take Paid Time Off to Vote
In November’s midterm elections, several thousand HTC members took advantage of a new tool in a growing number of our union contracts: paid time off to vote. Read more...
Union Uses Political Influence to Propel Reopenings
Since March of 2020, when the COVID-19 crisis decimated our industry, our Union has aggressively and tirelessly worked and fought to accomplish two objectives: 1) to push every possible lever to get as many of you back to work as quickly as possible and 2) to tap every resource to get financial relief for our members who remain laid off. Last Fall, we made progress on both of those fronts by working with our political allies in New York City and New York State. Read more...
Three years later Haiti still struggles to recover from earthquake
Three years after a tragic earthquake struck Haiti, the Hotel Trades Council remembers and mourns the estimated 250,000 people who lost their lives and the 300,000 people who were injured as a result of the horrific earthquake.
NYC Residents: Meet with MetroPlus about your healthcare options
Updated December 23, 2020 5:30 PM
Our Union has arranged for agents from MetroPlus (a city-operated, not-for-profit healthcare plan) to meet with union workers who are losing their healthcare in the coming months to discuss their healthcare options.
On December 17th, New York State extended the deadline to apply for a state healthcare program or qualified healthcare plan until December 31st for coverage beginning on January 1st. We strongly encourage members to take the opportunity to meet with a MetroPlus agent to get a complete overview of your options. Read more...
Members Testify at North Bergen Airbnb Hearing
On February 2, 16 members of the Hotel Trades Council attended the Board of Commissioners meeting in North Bergen, NJ, to express their support for a resolution the town was considering to regulate Airbnb rentals. The resolution was adopted with a unanimous vote of the Board, which is great news for hotel workers and town residents alike.
Food Assistance (for seniors)
Food assistance programs and delivery services specifically for senior citizens
Find alternative healthcare (GRIWA and Upstate casinos)
Updated December 23, 2020 4:30 PM
We have compiled this guide about the many alternative healthcare options that will be available to workers at GRIWA hotels and the upstate casinos should they lose coverage in the upcoming months.
We encourage you to review this guide to explore which plan will be best for you and your family should your coverage ultimately comes to an end. If you have any questions, or need assistance, you can contact us at (212) 245-8100 and select option #1. Read more...
Local 6 Member to Star in NJ Opera
Local 6 member Edgar Jaramillo will be appearing in a leading role in Cavalleria Rustica, an 1890 one-act opera masterpiece composed by Pietro Mascagni. Jaramillo, a tenor who works at Brittany Hall when he is not singing, will have the role of Turiddu.
Newsfeed
A brief report on our Union's progress since our last issue. Read more...
