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Hotel Workers’ Union Under Attack in Myanmar

July 2, 2015 4:49 PM

Tourism is booming in Myanmar, but workers are still denied their basic rights after decades of dictatorship.

Members Rally With Governor Cuomo and Bon Jovi to Raise the Minimum Wage

June 18, 2015 5:29 PM

On Thursday June 11th, hundreds of HTC members were joined by dozens of activists from other unions and local community groups at the Hotel Trades Council’s Manhattan Headquarters for a rally to raise the minimum wage for fast food workers, organized by Governor Andrew Cuomo.

Ratification Vote Photos 6/4/2015

June 9, 2015 4:43 PM

Members Vote Overwhelmingly to Ratify Contract Extension

June 9, 2015 3:11 PM

On Thursday, June 4th HTC members voted, by an enormous majority, to approve a 7 year extension to the Industry Wide Agreement which will cover over 23,000 workers, securing an unprecedented 11 years of guaranteed wage increases and healthcare.