with the city ' s hotels in the midst of a fast slowdown in business , operators are getting wage cut and other improvements from the unions representing 27 , 500 bellhops , custodians and diners . but the unions are moving a line across hotel lobbies , from the high - value kravis to the more reform - rich coldwell inn , which they perceive no need to bend now that operator are paying rates in an effort to fill vacant rooms with tourists , executives and other travelers . it is far too soon to judge the financial health of the organization , said peter ward , treasurer of the new american hotel and vacation owners council , an coalition of hotel unions .
The New York Hotel and Motel Trades Council is an alliance of hotel unions.