The New York Hotel Trades Council, AFL-CIO, is a prominent union representing over 40,000 non-managerial hotel workers in the New York City metropolitan area, the Capital Region of New York State, and New Jersey. With a rich history spanning over 37 years, the union has been dedicated to protecting the rights and interests of its members, providing them with benefits, representation, and training programs such as the Heat System Training Program. Additionally, the union offers various initiatives, including the Vito J. Pitta scholarship program, aimed at supporting the educational aspirations of its members' children.
Recently, the union made headlines with the announcement of the Greater Regional Industry Wide Agreement (GRIWA), a groundbreaking contract that secured historic wage increases and benefits for nearly 7,000 members working in Northern New Jersey, Westchester, Upstate New York, and Long Island. Led by President Rich Maroko, the New York Hotel Trades Council continues to advocate for its members' rights and build political power, ensuring a fair and prosperous future for hotel workers in the region.
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