Unions in New York now squeeze the public worse than any other mafia — with politicians’ help
The editorial criticizes New York unions for allegedly exploiting the public with the help of politicians. It highlights a recent contract for hotel workers that grants them high salaries while limiting competition from non-union establishments. The piece argues that these unions have shifted from advocating for social justice to becoming corrupt special interests that harm the public interest.
- ▪A new contract for 22,000 unionized hotel workers in New York grants housekeepers a starting salary of $77,113.
- ▪The Hotel Association's deal with the Hotel and Gaming Trades Council prevented a strike that could have negatively impacted tourism.
- ▪Governor Kathy Hochul rolled back pension reforms benefiting public employees, which critics label a multibillion-dollar giveaway.
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Opinion editorial Unions in New York now squeeze the public worse than any other mafia — with politicians’ help By Post Editorial Board Published May 31, 2026, 7:07 p.m. ET Hotel owners teamed up with unions and politicians like City Council Speaker Julie Menin to crush competition, hurting tourism. Erik Pendzich/Shutterstock See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Mafia-like unions are pummeling New York — and the political elites are in league with them. The obscene new contract for 22,000 unionized city hotel workers will give housekeepers a $77,113 starting salary, higher than cops or teachers.
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