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HTC’s marathon man

November 4, 2013 12:10 PM

Steven Shum, formerly of the Sheraton New York ran his 37th New York Marathon on Sunday November 3, 2013. Steven is 68 years young and ran an incredible time of 6:06:00. In 2000 he ran his best time of 3:59:00.

Watch interview with HTC President Peter Ward about Resorts World contract

October 30, 2013 4:37 PM

The recently announced contract between HTC and Resorts World Casino has been lauded by many, including Mayoral candidate Bill de Blasio and NY AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento. The contract has also been called "an absolute victory, and a testament to the Labor Movement’s ability to fight to ensure that all working families have the wages, protections and tools necessary to grow and thrive in New York City" by Vincent Alvarez, President of the New York City Central Labor Council.

New York Times Lauds Landmark HTC Victory at Resorts Worlds Casino

October 29, 2013 12:33 PM

Media coverage of HTC contract victory at Resorts World casino

October 28, 2013 7:01 PM

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.

Casino employees get raise following labor union deal

October 28, 2013 3:50 PM

HTC gears up for November elections in Westchester

October 27, 2013 5:22 PM

HTC, has developed a reputation as an important player in New York politics. This reputation is the result of an active and sophisticated membership ready to mobilize community support for political candidates committed to keeping middle-class, union jobs in New York's hotel industry. HTC has recently turned it's attention to Westchester's race for County Executive and County Legislature.

Our Union Launches Election Day Smartphone Web-App for Members

September 4, 2013 8:00 PM

This campaign season, the HEAT Department is proud to announce the Union Election Day Web-App, designed to deliver important information about the 2013 Democratic Primary Election to the members of our Union.

GOP Pushes Restrictive Voter ID Laws

August 1, 2013 2:56 PM

As published by the Huffington Post, North Carolina lawmakers passed a restrictive voter ID bill which threatens to disenfranchise many eligible voters in the political battleground state.

Food for Thought: McDonalds Gives Budgeting Advice

July 26, 2013 2:31 PM

As reported in a recent post on Slate’s Moneybox blog, McDonalds and Visa teamed up to create a ridiculous budget suggesting that low-wage workers can live a comfortable and a normal life with a salary of approximately $2,100 a month.

Christine Quinn Accompanies HTC Member on Her Commute

July 24, 2013 4:11 PM

On July 22nd, HTC member and Staten Island resident Yanela Tamayo was accompanied by Christine Quinn during her nearly 2 hour commute into Manhattan, highlighting the difficulties faced by many outer borough commuters.

NY Carwash ‘Kingpin’ Must Negotiate With Employees

July 18, 2013 9:03 AM

Workers in New York's notoriously abusive and underpaid car wash industry have been fighting to unionize as part of the WASH NY campaign.

Senate Republicans Defeated in Filibuster Deal

July 17, 2013 9:33 AM

On Tuesday, July 16th democrats avoided crisis when a deal was struck to confirm President Obama’s executive branch nominees in exchange for leaving the existing filibuster rules in place.

Overcoming Senate Republicans Filibuster of NLRB Appointees

July 16, 2013 11:13 AM

Senate majority Leader Harry Reid and Senate Democrats plan to invoke the "nuclear" option today if Republicans continue to filibuster President Obama's executive branch nominees for several long vacant posts, including some National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) posts.

Wall Street Journal says HTC’s Membership Packs a Powerful Punch in Politics

July 1, 2013 9:41 AM

On June 27, the Wall Street Journal published an interesting article by reporter Andrew Grossman arguing that our union “punches above its weight” in the political arena.

Members vote by 99.3% to ratify Division A contract

June 27, 2013 9:24 PM

On June 27th, 2013 the Division A Contract was ratified by 289 members by an overwhelming %99.3.

Division A Contract Pending Ratification!

June 25, 2013 5:04 PM

Members at the following Division A Hotels are eligible to vote to ratify the proposed new contract this Thursday, June 27th, 2013. Please note that the voting location has been moved to the 2nd Floor Training Room in 709 8th Ave. Voting will take place from 7 AM to 8 PM.

HTC President Peter Ward Interviewed on BuildingNY TV Program

June 25, 2013 4:41 PM

HTC President Peter Ward appeared on Building NY, a CUNY TV program focusing on real estate in New York. In the interview, Mr. Ward touches on everything from his personal history, his rise through the union, and some of HTC's amazing history. Though available online, the program will appear on CUNY TV on Monday, July 1st at 10:30am, 4:30pm, and 10:30pm