Thursday, February 21, 2013

New luxury hotel and condo at the gleaming Brooklyn Bridge Park on path to be built by non-union labor

Hotel and Motel Trade Council members protest

By Reuven Blau / NEW YORK DAILY NEWS

A new luxury hotel and condo tower at the gleaming Brooklyn Bridge Park will likely not be built or run by union workers.

The labor organizations representing hotel staffers and construction workers say they have been stonewalled by the developers selected for the controversial Pier 1 complex--Toll Brothers City Living and Starwood Capital Group.

At stake are an estimated 210 permanent jobs and 300 construction jobs at the waterfront park.

“This is a luxury hotel on prime public land,” said Josh Gold, political director for the hotel trades council. "We want to make sure that the jobs that are created are good jobs with real benefits that keep New Yorkers in the middle class.”

Last year, there were seven bids for the project from different developers, according to records. Five of those proposals would likely have included using union workers, union officials said.

Park officials promised to give preference to developers with a good labor history.

“I think we would be setting a terrible precedent to allow a project like this, which is on public land, to not include really basic job protections for employees who work there on the site,” said City Councilman Steve Levin (D-Greenpoint).

Brooklyn Bridge Park President Regina Myer said talks with the developer are ongoing.

A rendering of the Toll Brothers|Starwood hotel and condo building in Brooklyn Bridge Park.

A rendering of the Toll Brothers|Starwood hotel and condo building in Brooklyn Bridge Park.

“We've been working with Starwood on this item,” she told the park's board at a Wednesday meeting near Pier 1.

“Starwood is willing to enter negotiations. The issue is timing,” she said, noting the building design has not been finalized.

Union officials scoffed at that excuse, pointing out that they already have initial labor agreements with the developer at Willets Point and for a potential new soccer stadium in Queens.

The hotel and condo development are set to open in fall 2015. Both developers declined to comment.

At issue is a state law passed in 2009.

The Public Authority Reform Act requires developers on public land sign a "labor peace" agreement, which typically leads to union workers being hired.

Union officials and pols say that law applies to the parks project too.

Brooklyn Bridge officials insist the law doesn’t apply to the park becauseof its unique financing situation. .

The hotel and condo were added to the glitzy new waterfront park with killer views of Manhattan as part of a 2002 agreement with city and state pols as a way to generate cash. Maintaining the 85-acre park and restoring its five old piers is expected to cost $16 million annually, with the development projected to provide $3.3 million annually.

rblau@nydailynews.com

Posted from iPhone

36 comments:

  1. DROP DEAD UNITY TEAM !

    ReplyDelete
  2. And what are the NY Politicians doing to stop this? NOTHING. After all their campaign pockets are filled by shit like Toll Bros & all these other scumbags.
    And stop making this shit so fucking hard to post. I can hardly read any of those letters. assholes

    ReplyDelete
  3. This blog is genuinely impressive in all aspects.
    casas rurales baratas

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Its a great pleasure reading your post.Its full of information I am looking for and I love to post a comment that "The content of your post is awesome" Great work....thanks

      Delete
  4. This blogpost is truly amazing. I really liked it. I'm very pleased now as I got the same information I was looking for from so many days. I will bookmark your webpage for further reads.:)
    Cheap Hotel Bookings in UK

    ReplyDelete
  5. I Love your articles guys keep it up. this link

    ReplyDelete
  6. Thanks for this post very informative, I feel strongly about it and love learning more on this topic. If possible, as you gain expertise, would you mind updating your blog with more information? It is extremely helpful for me.

    SUPER BOWL HOTELS

    ReplyDelete
  7. I’m trampled for the blogs writings and also blogs. http://hotelconvencionmadrid.net

    ReplyDelete
  8. Hi, having read this awesome written piece I’m also pleased to fairly share my familiarity here with colleagues. Hotel To Check Out When In Spain

    ReplyDelete
  9. you are having such a nice blog but dear admin i would like to ask that why you are not sharing your facebook or twitter page ?

    Real Estate Miami | Miami Condos

    ReplyDelete
  10. Each time I used to always check blog posts within the first hours in the break of day, because I like to get information increasingly more. top cancun resorts

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. yes, but i think now admin must update some posts, and also must include some videos,
      what do you say ?

      Miami Residential | Miami Beach Condos

      Delete
  11. This is absolutely great. It not only Reverse Mortgage Information, but it also gives How to Stretch your Reverse Mortgage Money. Thanks.
    Condo Hotel

    ReplyDelete
  12. The complete blogs are really inconceivable and definitely everyone will share this information. Regency Kuwait

    ReplyDelete
  13. Nice post and New Home Builders Sydney Specializes in all types of Builder services including Architectural Homes, Bathroom Renovations, Custom Design Building and Eco Friendly Building.

    ReplyDelete
  14. The stuff in this blog is in not only incredible but also providing the great knowledge to the people. luxury holiday

    ReplyDelete
  15. Thank you so much for posting a lot of this good info! Looking forward to checking out more.

    Hotel in Bryce Canyon

    ReplyDelete
  16. Make sure you explain to me that you're going to preserve this up! Its so very good and so critical. I cant wait around to read much more from you. I just feel like you know so a lot and know how to make men and women listen to what you have to say. This website is just as well amazing to be skipped. Great things, really. You should, You should keep it up!

    motel in ia
    motels in cherokee

    ReplyDelete
  17. I found this post by chance,,, and i must say its a wonderful post!!! Keep up the good work!!

    ReplyDelete
  18. Nice venue. Looking very lovely and gorgeous place.All collection is perfect.

    dog friendly hotels & hotels in devon


    ReplyDelete
  19. This comment has been removed by the author.

    ReplyDelete
  20. The view looks perfect, great place to unwind and relax.

    Hotel in Bryce Canyon

    ReplyDelete
  21. Thanks for this I was looking around for some really nice hotels and my friend suggested that I look into this site it was really useful to me! http://www.edgewater-hotel.com/

    ReplyDelete
  22. Nice Post.
    Valuable information is here.
    Thanks for sharing with us.
    www.agentboca.com

    ReplyDelete
  23. You make sense out of the most complex topics. Str Visa In Houston

    ReplyDelete
  24. To delve deeply into Hotels in Hoboken is an exciting adventure. I find my self constantly drawn back to the subject of Hotels in Hoboken. Though Hotels in Hoboken is a favourite topic of discussion amongst monarchs, presidents and dictators, it is important to remember that ‘what goes up must come down.’ It is an unfortunate consequence of our civilizations history that Hotels in Hoboken is rarely given rational consideration by socialists, many of whom blame the influence of television.

    ReplyDelete
  25. This is blogs seems to containing realistic information.

    ReplyDelete
  26. Thanks for sharing such valuable post..
    Get full information about luxury hotels in bangalore

    ReplyDelete
  27. That’s really so good to visit this site, the blog has helped me a lot in my thesis, before I was quite worried to clear my concepts, thanks cheap hotels Wolverhampton

    ReplyDelete
  28. You have discusses incredible points that sounds good, keep up the great work. cheap hotels in San Francisco downtown area

    ReplyDelete
  29. You create sense out of the foremost complex topics.
    search all hotel websites

    ReplyDelete
  30. I think that the great idea and building as luxury hotels in the world. thank you very much. if you want to find out the same and luxury building for rent and live one day you can get more luxury hotels that's are include here
    Luxury Apartments in Tel Aviv

    Tel Aviv Luxury Apartments

    Tel Aviv Apartments

    ReplyDelete
  31. GerardStier.com lists the very best properties for sale in New Jersey, USA.
    Real Estate Service

    ReplyDelete
  32. Tel Aviv Real Estate is a huge field. If you are looking for an an apartment for sale in Tel Aviv you have a lot of work ahead of you :)

    ReplyDelete

I would ask that if you would like to leave a comment that you think of Local 157 Blogspot as your online meeting hall and that you wouldn’t say anything on this site that you wouldn’t, say at a union meeting. Constructive criticism is welcome, as we all benefit from such advice. Obnoxious comments are not welcome.