with the city ' s hotels in the midst of a sudden slump in business , employers are seeks wage cuts and other concessions from the unions representing 27 , 500 bellhops , housekeepers and chefs . but the unions are drawing a line across hotel lobbyists , from the near - end kkr to the more money - minded avis inn , saying they see no reason to bend now that operators are cutting rates in an effort to fill their rooms with customers , executives and other travelers . it is not too later to assess the financial health of the industry , said peter sullivan , president of the current york film and motel trades council , an affiliation of hotel employees .
The New York Hotel and Motel Trades Council is an alliance of hotel unions.