with the city ' s hotels in the chaos of a sudden slowdown in production , customers are seeking wage cuts and other subsidies from the unions of 27 , 500 bellhops , butlers and waiters . but the unions are drawing a line throughout these hallways , from the high - end cvc to the more revenue - minded inn inn , say they seen no need to bend now that authorities are charging rates in an endeavour to take vacant rooms with travelers , executives and other travelers . it is far too yet to compare the fiscal health of the industry , said peter ward , manager of the new york hotel and resort employees council , an alliance of hotel unions .
The New York Hotel and Motel Trades Council is an alliance of hotel unions.