with the city ' s hotels in the aftermath of a sudden recession in industry , operations are seeking pay cuts and other concessions from the unions representing 27 , 500 bellhops , housekeepers and waiters . but the unions are draws a line across hotel lobbies , from the high - rise carlyle to the more budget - minded ramada inn , saying they see no need to bend now that operators are cut charges in an efforts to filled vacant rooms with tourists , executives and other travelers . it is not too much to judge the financial health of the market , said david wards , president of the new nyc resort and movie trades council , an alliance of hotel clubs .
The New York Hotel and Motel Trades Council is an alliance of hotel unions.