News
AFL-CIO elects Richard Trumka as new president
September 15, 2009 8:00 PM
Richard Trumka was elected the next president of the largest labor federation in the United States, the AFL-CIO, on September 16, 2009.
First 3 days of negotiations in Puerto Rico
September 13, 2009 8:00 PM
Three days of extremely slow and contentious contract negotiations between the Union and Hilton have yielded some significant progress, but have also made clear that the road to a final agreement will be very difficult.
Hilton’s dysfunctional team of “negotiators”
September 13, 2009 8:00 PM
One of the most disturbing and worrisome problems plaguing the negotiations is the unwillingness and/or inability of management's "negotiators" to make decisions and to engage in real dialogue with the Union.
Union confronts management with facts
September 13, 2009 8:00 PM
Seeking to completely replace many of the most important sections of the contract (including the grievance and arbitration procedure, union visitation rights, and other fundamental contract enforcement provisions) the Union came to negotiations well-prepared to justify its demands.
Tavern on the Green files for bankruptcy, assures union it will pay debt
September 9, 2009 8:00 PM
Tavern on the Green filed for bankruptcy protection under Chapter 11 on September 9, just two weeks after losing the restaurant's operating lease to Dean Poll, operator of the Central Park Boathouse restaurant.
Delegating human resources in Puerto Rico
September 7, 2009 8:00 PM
A delegation of Condado Plaza housekeeping employees, led by Bolivar Santiago, a negotiating committee member, confronted management on Friday to demand that supervisor Yaidica Zerraza apologize for the disrespectful and illegal comments she made in the morning briefing.
Obama addresses AFL-CIO on Labor Day
September 6, 2009 8:00 PM
The entire eight years former president George W. Bush was in office, unions were systematically shut out of the White House and corporate interests took the reigns of the Department of Labor.
Outgoing AFL-CIO president would accept fast elections in place of card check in EFCA
September 3, 2009 8:00 PM
Too much pressure from business on the Democrats in Congress has caused former AFL-CIO President John J. Sweeney to give up on a provision of the Employee Free Choice Act that would replace National Labor Relations Board elections with union authorization card counts.
Employers cheat and abuse low wage workers
September 1, 2009 8:00 PM
Employers regularly underpay, cheat, and otherwise abuse workers in low-wage, non-union positions, according to a recent study documenting the experiences of more than 4,300 low-wage workers in New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles.
After 35 years, Tavern on the Green gets new operator
August 28, 2009 8:00 PM
The New York City Parks Department has awarded the new operating lease for Tavern on the Green to Dean Poll, who also operates the Central Park Boathouse restaurant.
Largest hotel outside of Manhattan planned for Queens
August 27, 2009 8:00 PM
A Japanese-based hotel company is planning to build a 699-unit hotel in Long Island City.
HTC and its members work hard for their candidates
August 25, 2009 8:00 PM
The Hotel Trades Council continues to campaign with a well organized effort made up of volunteers from its membership.
Mandarin outduels Hilton in penalty kicks to win…
August 21, 2009 8:00 PM
In what was perhaps the closest championship match in Hotel Employee Soccer League history, Raaafat Rohaeim scored the game winner as Mandarin Oriental outdueled Hilton New York in penalty kicks 4-3, to win the 2009 Soccer Championship, 3-2.
New labor department to enforce for workers
August 18, 2009 8:00 PM
Recently appointed Labor Secretary Hilda Solis has been busy these last few months repairing the damage former President George W. Bush and his administration reeked on the nation's labor department.
Unions look to revitalize Garment District
August 18, 2009 8:00 PM
Unite-HERE! hopes to maintain New York City as a fashion capital and save the Garment District by proposing to designate 1 million square feet of space in various buildings at subsidized rents for clothing manufacturers.
Ferreras explains her grassroots appeal
August 17, 2009 8:00 PM
Julissa Ferreras is gearing up for the Democratic primary elections and is campaigning to run for a full term as the City Councilwoman for the 21st District in Queens.
Rainbow Room seeks new operator
August 17, 2009 8:00 PM
The Rainbow Room has been on the hunt for a new operator since the Cipriani family closed the restaurant July 31.
HTC endorses Aborn for District Attorney
August 15, 2009 8:00 PM
The Hotel Trades Council has given its endorsement for District Attorney to Richard Aborn, who is fighting most notably for reform in the justice and penal system.
Park Central, Brooklyn Marriott blow out the competition and head to semi-finals
August 7, 2009 8:00 PM
Park Central exploded for 4 second half goals to defeat Milford Plaza 4-1 in the opening match of the 2009 Hotel Soccer Playoffs.
High cost of living makes New Yorkers poorer
August 5, 2009 8:00 PM
Wages in New York City don't stretch nearly as far as they would in another city, according to a recent report.
