Let’s see, you are the president of a union local with access to credit and debit cards, and are also in charge of managing the financial records. What to do with your “spare time?” How about spend almost $300,000 of the union’s money on hookers, gambling, and other pricey pleasures? This is how Daniel Hughes chose to spend his time. The married father of one son frequented notorious “short stay” motels in Queens and the Bronx (at about $400 to $650 per “date”), made several junkets to a casino in Connecticut, and dined well and often, all at union expense. I guess if you’re going to be in a union, it “pays” to be the boss!
