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Cuomo Proposes Free Tuition at New York State Colleges for Eligible Students
January 13, 2017 11:53 AM
Peter Ward, President of the Hotel Trades Council, strongly endorsed the Governor’s groundbreaking proposal: "Governor Cuomo understands that a free college education amounts to a life-changing reality for working parents and their children, and for this among his countless work on behalf of middle class New Yorkers, we are proud to stand with him once again.”
HTC Wins Labor Board Election at Hampton Inn SoHo with 89% of the Vote
December 12, 2016 5:48 PM
The workers at the Hampton Inn SoHo voted overwhelmingly on December 9th to be represented by our union.
Pakistan: Protest Mass Arrest of Union Members at Quetta Serena Hotel!
December 7, 2016 12:02 PM
TAKE ACTION: Sixty-three members and officers of the IUF-affiliated Quetta Serena Hotel Union were arrested on November 30 for peacefully gathering in front of the hotel after union members were denied entry and prevented from performing their jobs.
Baccarat Workers Vote “UNION YES” by Large Majority!
November 1, 2016
The workers of the Baccarat Hotel & Residences New York have voted by a large majority, in an election conducted by the U.S. Government, to be represented by our union.
Peter Ward Speaks on New Airbnb Legislation
October 28, 2016 1:35 PM
HTC President Peter Ward spoke on NY1's Inside City Hall, days after Governor Cuomo signed a new law making it illegal to advertise illegal short-term apartment rentals on websites like Airbnb.
Peter Ward’s Letter to Trump Taj Mahal Strikers
July 14, 2016 2:38 PM
Peter Ward addresses striking workers at the Trump Taj Mahal and the members of Local 54 Unite Here in Atlantic City with a message of support.
Peter Ward Named #18 On Albany Power 100
June 6, 2016 3:34 PM
Hotel Trades Council President Peter Ward has been ranked #18 on City & State's list of the most powerful people in Albany. He ascended 11 slots since last year's list.
Cuomo Announces $1 Billion, 1.2 Million Square Foot Expansion Of Javits Center
January 11, 2016 11:33 AM
On January 7th, Governor Cuomo unveiled a $1 billion dollar expansion of the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.
Members of Hotel Trades Council can receive Zipcar discounts
December 21, 2015 3:56 PM
Members of Hotel Trades Council can receive Zipcar discounts, including $15 annual membership fee for the first year and hourly discounts. If you are already a Zipcar Member, you can update your account to reflect the discounted rates.
HOTEL TRADES COUNCIL ANNOUNCES SUPPORT FOR MAYOR DE BLASIO’S AFFORDABLE HOUSING ZONING PLANS
December 9, 2015 8:42 PM
In a strong show of support, the Hotel Trades Council, with 30,000 members living in NYC, today issued a letter to the Department of City Planning endorsing Mayor de Blasio’s affordable housing zoning plans.
Book Signing October 7th
September 24, 2015 5:30 PM
Alex Hing, Local 6 Trustee, will be signing copies of The People Make the Peace, a recently published history of the Vietnam antiwar movement, at the Union on October 7, from 5:30-6:30 in the Seminar and Training Room (2nd Floor, 709 8th Avenue).
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“Union YES!” at the Evelyn Hotel – HTC Wins with 100% of the Vote
August 24, 2015 6:42 PM
On August 24, the workers at the Evelyn Hotel, on 27th Street between 5th Avenue and Madison Avenue, voted by a uniquely sizable majority to obtain the right to negotiate, and be represented by the Hotel Trades Council.
Union “YES!” at the Ludlow Hotel – HTC Wins with 97% of the Vote
August 20, 2015 3:36 PM
Despite a nasty anti-union campaign by management, the workers of the Ludlow Hotel, on Ludlow and East Houston Streets in Lower Manhattan, have voted by a rather unambiguous majority in favor of HTC and have now won the priceless right to negotiate. The vote was conducted by the National Labor Relations Board on August 20, 2015.
Fast food workers in the Philippines protest McDonald’s wage theft
August 19, 2015 3:18 PM
Rainbow Room Once Again A Union House
August 11, 2015 11:20 AM
On July 16th workers at the world famous Rainbow Room restaurant cast their vote for the union, with 94% voting to be represented by the Hotel Trades Council. Workers have taken an important step to winning the job security, guaranteed good benefits, workplace rights, and secured wage increases which come with an HTC union contract.
Knickerbocker Hotel Workers Vote To Unionize
August 3, 2015 5:38 PM
On the 15th of July the Hotel Trades Council was certified by the Office of the Impartial Chairperson as the bargaining representative for the workers at the Knickerbocker Hotel, following an overwhelming 86% of workers at the hotel voting for the Union.
ACTION ALERT: Support Hotel Workers In Myanmar
July 30, 2015 1:23 PM
Springhill Suites Newark Airport Ratifies First Contract
July 29, 2015 11:47 AM
On May 5, 2015, workers at the Springhill Suites Newark Liberty International Airport Hotel unanimously ratified their first union contract. This is a major victory for our the workers at this hotel, who will see an immediate improvement in their working conditions. The contract took effect immediately, and will remain in effect until March 31st, 2018.
“UNION YES!” at the Strand Hotel – HTC Wins with 92% of the Vote
July 28, 2015 6:40 PM
On July 28, the employees of the Strand Hotel voted 45-4 to authorize the Hotel Trades Council to be their collective bargaining representative. The election was conducted by the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”).
Workers Vote for HTC at The Dream Downtown
July 24, 2015 11:33 AM
On July 9, 2015, the Hotel Trades Council was certified by the Office of the Impartial Chairperson as the bargaining representative of workers at the Dream Downtown. 77% of workers voted in favor of the union by signing union cards.
