with the city ' s hotels in the midst of a sudden slowdown in services , operators are seeking cost concessions and other concessions from the unions representing 27 , 500 bellhops , janitors and housekeepers . but the unions are tracing a line across hotel corridors , from the high - end apax to the more budget - minded ramada inn , where they see no need to harden now that operators are cut rates in an effort to take vacant rooms with tourists , owners and other guests . it is far too soon to see the political health of the industry , said michael ward , president of the ny york hotel and casino trades council , an affiliate of motel unions .
The New York Hotel and Motel Trades Council is an alliance of hotel unions.