with the city ' s government in the midst of a sudden upturn in business , organizations are expecting wage improvements and other concessions from the unions represents 27 , 500 bellhops , housekeepers and waiters . but the activists are building a line across hotel beholden , from the mid - value tpg to the more budget - minded marriott inn , saying they see no need to bends now that operators are cutting rates in an effort to fill filled rooms with guests , executives and other travelers . it is far too old to question the financially health of the industry , said peter ward , president of the new haven hotel and motel trades council , an alliance of hospitality organizations .
The New York Hotel and Motel Trades Council is an alliance of hotel unions.