Hotel and gaming workers of the New York Hotel and Motel Trades Council, AFL-CIO (Hotel Trades Council), issued the following statement today endorsing Assembly Speaker Pro Tempore Gordon M. Johnson for State Senate.

The Hotel Trades Council is the union for hotel and gaming workers in New York and Northern New Jersey.

“The COVID-19 pandemic has brought challenges to our industry unlike anything we have seen in our lifetimes. Our members have been on the front lines in this crisis, which is why it’s more important than ever to support lawmakers that will carry our members’ interests into office. Gordon Johnson has fought to protect the rights and livelihoods of working people, from voting to raise the minimum wage to supporting safer working conditions for hotel employees.

“We know that Gordon will continue his record of supporting and preserving great hospitality jobs and will be a true partner as our industry seeks revitalization beyond the pandemic. The Hotel Trades Council is solidly behind Gordon Johnson for State Senate and we look forward to organizing on his behalf.”

The union represents nearly 40,000 non-managerial hospitality and gaming employees working in all departments, including: housekeeping, public space, dining room, banquet, room service, kitchen, stewarding, bar, mini-bar, audio-visual, front desk, reservations, PBX, bell and door services, concierge, night auditing, laundry, valet, engineering, maintenance, electrical, carpentry, painting, upholstery, business centers, night cleaning, health spas, security, garage, purchasing and receiving, storeroom, cage, slots, poker, and table games employees.