Austin Shafran
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Austin Shafran
@AustinShafran
Dad of Mason & Teddy, partner of @JennShafran



Our new contract ensures hotel workers will have the best wages and benefits in the country, and delivers life-changing financial stability to the 30,000 members who are the backbone of the hospitality industry. This is an extraordinary victory for hotel workers, the industry, and all of New York City. nytimes.com/2026/05/18/nyr…

From early mornings to late nights, NYC hotel workers put in the hard work that keeps our city welcoming millions of visitors. I’m proud to continue to stand with @NYHTC ahead of their contract negotiations, as they fight for the wages and benefits they deserve.



Speaker Menin Addresses ABNY Power Breakfast x.com/i/broadcasts/1…




I’m proud to announce this exceptional, experienced team of senior staff, who are all deeply committed to serving NYC. This slate includes two historic appointments: the first female Chief of Staff in the Speaker’s Office, and the @NYCCouncil’s first-ever Chief Equity Officer.

The election of @JulieMenin as Speaker of the City Council is an extremely proud moment for HTC. Through her leadership on labor policy & worker protection initiatives, Julie has shown she isn’t just a friend - she’s part of the labor movement family. We look forward to continuing to work alongside her to create a better, stronger, & more affordable city for all NYers.


Congratulations to Zohran Mamdani on becoming the next Mayor of New York City. HTC could not be more proud of the historic campaign Zohran ran and of our members who poured their hearts into making this dream a reality. Zohran’s commitment to putting working New Yorkers above elitist corporate interests is everything we stand for as a union and we look forward to working with him as he takes that fight from the campaign trail to City Hall.






“‘Our members count on being able to go to their doctor’s office to take their kid for a flu shot, get an MRI, or an IV bag and they shouldn’t have to pay inflated prices just because a hospital took over that facility,' said @32BJSEIU's @MannyPastreich." nypost.com/2024/11/20/us-…




