N.Y.C. Hotel Housekeepers Will Earn Over $100,000 Under New Contract
The New York Times • • business
Key Points:
- Housekeepers in New York City hotels will see their average pay rise to over $100,000 annually following an eight-year contract settlement between hotel owners and the Hotel and Gaming Trades Council union, averting a potential strike this summer.
- The agreement, ratified by the Hotel Association of New York City, includes a wage increase of more than 50%, raising housekeepers' hourly pay from under $40 to over $61 by 2034, and maintains full health-care coverage for 27,000 union members and their families.
- The contract comes amid a period of labor unrest in New York City, with recent strikes and negotiations involving nurses, university faculty, transit workers, and building staff, reflecting rising living costs and demands for higher wages.
- Hotel owners acknowledge the financial challenges they face, including high taxes, economic pressures, and a significant reduction in hotel room availability since the pandemic, but emphasize their commitment to offering competitive pay and benefits.