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New York Post editorial: Bigot from Buffalo
October 26, 2010 8:00 PM
Citing Carl Paladino's apparent forwarding of emails "studded with hard-core pornography and vile racism," some of which had been displayed by WNYMedia.net, the New York Post expressed reservations about aspects of his conduct.
Paladino campaign chairman says Paladino e-mailed “‘some regrettable material’”
October 26, 2010 8:00 PM
In the immediate aftermath of information seemingly tying gubernatorial candidate Carl Paladino to emails that were racist and sexually explicit, his campaign manager acknowledged Paladino had sent "'e-mails with some regrettable material'" and "'t's behavior that Carl regrets.'"
New York Times editorial: Mr. Paladino and the System
October 26, 2010 8:00 PM
A trenchant editorial in the New York Times highlights the hypocrisy of Carl Paladino's condemnations of political "insiders" as his past conduct leaves no doubt he is very much one of them.
Carl Paladino not the “outsider” he proclaims himself to be
October 26, 2010 8:00 PM
Throughout his campaign, Carl Paladino has regularly railed both against Albany politicians and the special interests whose campaign contributions and insider status compromise the integrity of the legislative process. An analysis of campaign contributions conducted by the New York Times documents, however, that Paladino's conduct with respect to such contributions is consistent with that of a consummate insider.
Two more sides of Carl Paladino: Gay basher and gay club landlord
October 26, 2010 8:00 PM
The New York Daily News reported that not only had Carl Paladino rented space to two gay clubs in Buffalo but also that his son William had actually run one of the clubs.
Paladino’s “Dignity Corps” would increase government spending, not reform welfare
October 26, 2010 8:00 PM
An article in the Buffalo News probed the potential ramifications of Carl Paladino's proposal to make New York's public assistance recipients, as well as its long-term unemployed, work for their benefits, which the former are already required to do by the federal welfare reform law of 1996, a significant piece of legislation Paladino seems to be unaware of. The primary difference between his proposal and what is already in effect is that Paladino would like to force the long-term unemployed to work for their benefits, like welfare recipients do.
Union density linked to national happiness
October 21, 2010 8:00 PM
As In These Times reports, a recent study found that one of the reasons the U.S. is ranked so low in quality of life is directly related to the low level of unionization.
Stop the exploitation of Indonesian factory workers
October 20, 2010 8:00 PM
Stop the exploitation of Indonesian factory workers
Muslim worker in Disneyland hotel files discrimination claim
October 20, 2010 8:00 PM
Both the New York Times and msnbc.com recently carried pieces discussing the dramatic increase in the number of workplace discrimination cases filed by Muslim workers. In examining this development, both made specific reference to California hotel worker Imane Boudlal's dispute with the management of her Disneyland hotel.
Union earns praise for massive Primary Election Day volunteer turnout
October 6, 2010 8:00 PM
The massive volunteer effort by HTC union members did not go unnoticed by New York City's political press. On Primary Day, the New York Observer reported on our union's massive volunteer turnout in support of Eric Schneiderman's successful bid for the Democratic nomination for State Attorney General.
Japanese “no frills” hotel to break ground in Queens
August 23, 2010 8:00 PM
According to the Wall Street Journal, the Japan-based Toyoko Inn Co. is set on bringing its own brand of no-frills, economy hotels to the United States, starting with New York City.
New law cracks down on illegal hotels; mayor thanks HTC for support
August 23, 2010 8:00 PM
On July 23, 2010, a bill that will help the city shut down illegal hotels was signed into law by Governor David Paterson.
A hotel boom grows in Brooklyn
August 23, 2010 8:00 PM
The New York Times recently reported that Brooklyn is experiencing a boom in new hotel development, with an estimated 40 hotels currently being constructed or planned.
2010 to be a big year in NYC for Starwood Hotels
August 23, 2010 8:00 PM
The Wall Street Journal has reported that Starwood Hotels and Resorts is poised to add seven more hotels to its significant roster of NYC properties by the end of 2010.
Chicago’s Hyatt workers authorize strike
August 23, 2010 8:00 PM
According to the Chicago Sun-Times, UNITE HERE Local 1 members from the Hyatt Regency Chicago, Park Hyatt, Hyatt McCormick Place, and Hyatt O'Hare voted July 29 to authorize a strike.
Hotel worker turns in $50,000 guest left behind
July 26, 2010 8:00 PM
Both the BBC and the Daily Telegraph carried stories on Essa Khan, a 20-year employee of the Gilgit Serena Hotel in Pakistan who discovered $50,000 in $100 bills while conducting a routine inspection of a recently-vacated guest room.
NYC unions and Comptroller John Liu pressure banks over foreclosures
July 26, 2010 8:00 PM
As reported in the New York Times and The Nation, the Hotel Trades Council is joining New York City Comptroller John Liu and several other major unions in pressuring large banks to do more to help homeowners threatened with foreclosure.
Sofitel security guards ratify their first HTC contract
July 26, 2010 8:00 PM
On July 1, 2010, the security guards at the Sofitel New York ratified their first union contract. With this contract, they join the rest of the bargaining unit employees at the Sofitel and will now have the wages, benefits and protections that come with being members of the Hotel Trades Council.
Judge orders Chicago Blackstone Hotel to rehire 14 workers
July 16, 2010 8:00 PM
As reported by Crain's Chicago, a federal judge has ruled that management at the Chicago Blackstone Hotel has violated federal labor laws, and must reinstate 14 workers who had been unlawfully terminated.
Hotel development in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn
July 16, 2010 8:00 PM
The Brownstoner reported spotting a new hotel called the Condor under construction in the Bedford Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn.
