News
New biography of Frances Perkins, champion of the working class
June 20, 2009 8:00 PM
A fighter and a strategist to be reckoned with, lifelong labor leader Frances Perkins devoted her life to fighting for and protecting working people.
New website to promote luxury travel destinations, including NYC
June 20, 2009 8:00 PM
A new website encouraging travel among affluent consumers has launched despite the grim economy.
HTC plays big role in Queens elections
June 18, 2009 8:00 PM
If the 2008 elections were any indication, the Hotel Trades Council has proved it is a force to be reckoned with in New York City politics.
Labor, community groups protest while City approves Coney plan
June 16, 2009 8:00 PM
Despite the protesting of a coalition of labor and community groups, the City Planning Commission has voted that plans to rezone and develop Coney Island be sent to the final approval stages.
State legislation introduced to combat illegal hotels
June 3, 2009 8:00 PM
Legislation has been proposed in the State Assembly to put an end to the illegal hotels that operate rampantly around the city.
Milford Plaza beats newcomers Crowne Plaza Times Square 7-1
May 31, 2009 8:00 PM
New to the league, Crowne Plaza Time Square fought hard but was no match against veteran Milford Plaza.
Hotel companies expand during recession, look to future
May 26, 2009 8:00 PM
Taking advantage of the struggling real estate and hotel markets, stable hotel chains are buying up distressed properties across the country.
1,000 NYC retail workers win first union contract
May 25, 2009 8:00 PM
The Retail, Wholesale, and Department Store Union Local 1102 successfully negotiated a first contract for 1,000 workers at H&M clothing stores in New York City.
Renewed possibility for 40-story hotel & condo in South Street Seaport
May 21, 2009 8:00 PM
The proposed redevelopment of the South Street Seaport, including the construction of a 40-story hotel and condominium, is expected to move forward as planned.
President Obama voices support for hotel workers fighting to unionize
May 21, 2009 8:00 PM
The Indianapolis Star reported this week that President Barack Obama spoke out in support of union organizing drives at several area hotels, and went on to recognize those workers fighting for the union.
HTC seeks to unseat two Brooklyn Council incumbents
May 19, 2009 8:00 PM
The Hotel Trades Council plans to put the full weight of its 14,000 Brooklyn members behind City Council hopefuls Maritza Davila (district 34) and Jumaane Williams (district 45).
Number of bidders to operate Tavern on the Green drops
May 17, 2009 8:00 PM
With many prominent restaurateurs dropping their bids for the Tavern on the Green lease, current operator Jennifer LeRoy stands in a better position to win the new lease.
Workers freeze action in hotel lobby, but film crew rolls nearby
May 11, 2009 8:00 PM
Hotel workers at Jumeirah Essex House held a meeting in the lobby to protest the owners' refusal to pay $1.8 million in stolen tips to banquet staff.
NY labor department eyes food-service pay
May 11, 2009 8:00 PM
Minimum wage regulations for tipped employees working in New York State are being reevaluated in the wake of the national minimum wage increase set to happen in July.
HTC and Unite Here stick with de Blasio
April 30, 2009 8:00 PM
The Hotel Trades Council and Unite Here will be supporting Bill de Blasio in his race for public advocate this fall and plan to launch an aggressive campaign on his behalf.
Hilton is sued over luxury chain
April 16, 2009 8:00 PM
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. is suing Hilton Hotels Corp. for alleged corporate espionage, accusing Hilton of stealing confidential information in the development of a new luxury Hilton chain.
Carlyle Hotel quits attempt to amend labor contract
April 14, 2009 8:00 PM
Management at the Carlyle Hotel has backed down from an attempt to avoid paying the 3.5% July wage increase. Twenty-one other hotels are still seeking to avoid paying the upcoming wage increase, but the hotel workers' union has the right to subpoena a hotel's financial records and will fight all efforts to cut wages.
Immigration accord by labor boosts Obama effort
April 13, 2009 8:00 PM
The AFL-CIO and Change to Win, the country's two major labor federations, have joined forces to help President Obama overhaul the immigration system.
Hotel union demands financial books of hotels seeking to cut worker pay
April 10, 2009 8:00 PM
After ten years of record profits and unprecedented occupancy rates, twenty hotels are seeking to cut wages and concessions from union members in New York City.
Deal to cut costs is close for builders and unions
March 30, 2009 8:00 PM
Construction unions and developers have been in negotiations that could enable a few Manhattan projects to continue construction, which would, in turn, employee more building tradesmen.
