The Hotel and Gaming Trades Council (HTC) has announced its endorsement of Steven Fulop for New Jersey Governor.
“I am so proud to be announcing this endorsement today, and I am eager to see Mayor Fulop take his policy agenda to Trenton,” said HTC President Rich Maroko. “As Mayor, Fulop put his political capital and identity all in to fight for our members when their jobs and wages were on the line. He worked with us to make sure that Jersey City had the strongest local labor protections in the state. More than that, he created a pro-labor environment that saw our union grow from just one unionized hotel in Jersey City prior to his administration, now to one of the most densely-unionized hotel markets in the country. With a track record like that, there is no one better prepared to build upon the successes of the Murphy Administration and tackle the issues facing our state’s working families today than Steven Fulop.”
“Today is a big day for our campaign for Governor of New Jersey, as HTC is with few peers in the labor world with regards to impact,” said Mayor Steven Fulop. “They are extremely organized and effective whenever they engage in a campaign. Over the years, we have stood shoulder to shoulder with HTC and won some tough fights together – fights that few thought we could win when they began. I’m excited to continue this partnership with Rich and the HTC team.”
HTC represents hotel, club, racetrack, and casino workers in a region which includes NYC, Northern New Jersey, and Upstate New York. Over 6,000 HTC members live and work in Northern New Jersey.
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The Hotel and Gaming Trades Council (HGTC) recently announced their endorsement of Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop for Governor of New Jersey. The HGTC is a powerful union representing thousands of workers in the hotel and gaming industries, and their support of Fulop is a significant development in the upcoming gubernatorial race.
Fulop has long been a champion for workers’ rights and has a strong track record of standing up for labor unions. As Mayor of Jersey City, he has worked to improve working conditions for hotel and gaming employees, and has fought for fair wages and benefits for all workers. The HGTC’s endorsement is a testament to Fulop’s commitment to supporting working families in New Jersey.
In a statement announcing their endorsement, the HGTC praised Fulop for his dedication to creating good-paying jobs and ensuring that workers have a voice in the workplace. They highlighted his efforts to expand access to affordable healthcare, protect workers from exploitation, and promote economic growth in the state.
The endorsement from the HGTC is a significant boost for Fulop’s campaign, as the union represents a large and influential voting bloc in New Jersey. Their support will help to mobilize workers across the state to rally behind Fulop and help him secure the Democratic nomination for Governor.
Fulop has already garnered support from a number of other labor unions and progressive organizations, and his campaign is gaining momentum as the primary election approaches. With the backing of the HGTC and other key endorsements, Fulop is well-positioned to emerge as a leading contender in the race for Governor of New Jersey.
Overall, the endorsement from the Hotel and Gaming Trades Council is a major win for Fulop and a sign of his growing support among working families in New Jersey. As he continues to campaign on a platform of economic justice and social equality, Fulop is poised to be a strong advocate for workers’ rights as Governor.