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hrHotel Dive··1 min·For: Owner, GM, Ops, Investor, F&B, Housekeeping

NYC Hotels and Union Reach Historic Wage Deal

The Hotel Association of New York and the Hotel and Gaming Trades Council have reached a tentative agreement featuring the largest wage increases in the union's history. The deal aims to provide labor stability for NYC hotels through the upcoming World Cup and beyond.

Key Takeaways

  1. 1Anticipate significant labor cost increases following the largest wage hike in the union's history.
  2. 2Ensure operational stability during the upcoming World Cup as the deal averts potential strike action.
  3. 3Monitor the ratification process of the Industry Wide Agreement (IWA) between HANYC and the Hotel and Gaming Trades Council.

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Source: Hotel Dive

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