with the city ' s restaurants in the path of a sudden rebound in business , operator are seeking pension shifts and other concessions from the unions representing 27 , 500 bellhops , housekeepers and chefs . but the unions are drawing a line among railroad lobbies , from the high - end carlyle to the more budget - charged ramada pub , saying they see no need to bend now that employees are decreasing rates in an effort to fill vacant rooms with tourism , owners and other travelers . it is far too early to compare the financial sustainability of the community , said tim ward , president of the new york hotel and motel labor commission , an alliance of hotel unions .
The New York Hotel and Motel Trades Council is an alliance of hotel unions.