with the city ' s hotels in the midst of a strange slowdown in manufacturing , operators are seeking salary cut and other concessions from the unions representing 27 , 500 bellhops , landscapers and waiters . but the unions are drawing a figure across hotel lobbies , from the south - tech firma to the more budget - minded ramada inn , saying they perceive no need to bend now that operators are cutting grades in an endeavor to fill vacant rooms with tourists , professionals and other travelers . it is far too yet to judge the monetary health of the industrial , reported peter ward , president of the new york hotel and motel occupations council , an association of motel unions .
The New York Hotel and Motel Trades Council is an alliance of hotel unions.