News
Local 5 (Hawaii) wins contract with Starwood and Hilton
June 7, 2011 8:00 PM
On March 14, Local 6's sister union in Hawaii, Local 5 Unite Here, agreed to a three-year contract with Kyo-ya Hotels & Resorts and Starwood Hotels & Resorts, after workers voted to authorize a strike. The contract covers 2,800 union members at the Sheraton Waikiki, Royal Hawaiian Hotel, Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, Westin Moana Surfrider, Sheraton Maui and Sheraton Kauai.
Borough President Ruben Diaz wants major hotel for the Bronx
June 7, 2011 8:00 PM
A recent posting in Streetsblog makes clear that Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. continues his efforts to bring a world-class hotel to the Bronx. He noted his office has been working with both the Hotel Trades Council and the New York City Economic Development Corporation and is in discussions with multiple developers.
Room Attendants show up in force at Manhattan Courthouse
June 5, 2011 8:00 PM
Elected officials and 1,500 members rally for Boathouse workers
May 1, 2011 8:00 PM
On April 21st, more than 1,500 HTC members, and an impressive list of important elected officials came out to the rally to support the Boathouse workers.
Boathouse worker Alejandra Betancur at Boathouse Rally
Central Park Boathouse Rally.
Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer at Boathouse Rally
April 20, 2011 8:00 PM
Central Park Boathouse Rally.
Council member Melissa Mark-Viverito at Boathouse Rally
April 20, 2011 8:00 PM
Central Park Boathouse Rally.
Council member Letitia James at Boathouse Rally
April 20, 2011 8:00 PM
Central Park Boathouse Rally.
Council member Elizabeth Crowley at Boathouse Rally
April 20, 2011 8:00 PM
Central Park Boathouse Rally.
City Council Speaker Christine Quinn at Boathouse Rally
April 20, 2011 8:00 PM
Central Park Boathouse Rally.
Boathouse worker Fernando Galicia at Boathouse Rally
Central Park Boathouse Rally.
Turning the clock backwards on workers safety
April 18, 2011 8:00 PM
It was one hundred years ago this year that 146 workers lost their lives within minutes at the Triangle Factory Fire. The tragic events of Saturday, March 25, 1911, were remembered with special feeling this year.
100% ratification at the Night Hotel
April 18, 2011 8:00 PM
Employees at the Night Hotel on West 45th Street are delighted after they voted unanimously on March 4, 2011, to approve their first union contract and it's an excellent one.
Wisconsin anti-union bill becomes law but battle far from over
April 18, 2011 8:00 PM
On March 9 and 10, Wisconsin's Republican state senators and representatives passed legislation that stripped almost all of the state's 175,000 public employees of their collective bargaining rights and simultaneously enfeebled the unions that represented them. Governor Scott Walker signed the bill into law the following morning. The bill is nothing less than the use of state power to suppress democratic dissent, and is worthy of the worst third world dictatorship.
What the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire means for workers today.
March 31, 2011 8:00 PM
In states nationwide, working people are protesting the actions to strip them of collective bargaining. The Triangle fire and the Upper Big Branch explosion a century later make clear to me that workers want and need that voice. Collective bargaining still means a seat at the table to discuss issues such as working conditions, workplace safety and workplace innovation, empowering individuals to do the best job they can. And it means dignity and a chance for Americans to earn a better life.
Wisconsin union-busting law blocked by judge
March 22, 2011 8:00 PM
Wisconsin's Dane County District Judge Maryann Sumi issued a temporary order blocking Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker's widely criticized union busting law from taking effect. The law was blocked on the grounds that the vote on the bill violated Wisconsin's open meeting laws, which require sufficient advance notice of any legislative vote.
Contract wins at Chicago, Honolulu and San Francisco Hiltons
March 22, 2011 8:00 PM
After fierce battles with the Hilton Hotel Corporation, hotel workers at UNITE HERE locals in Chicago, San Francisco, and Honolulu have won new contracts. The workers stayed the course for 19 months in Chicago and San Francisco, and 9 months in Honolulu. They made their determination to win strong contracts known by engaging in demonstrations, picketing, temporary strikes, and boycotts.
