Local 5 workers whose hours have been cut can apply for Unemployment Insurance from the State of Hawaii. As a Union member, you have the option to file for unemployment through Local 5, and Local 5 will help to streamline the process.
Local 5 members must meet the following requirements to file for unemployment through Local 5:
- Be in good standing with your dues
- To check your dues status please call the Local 5 office at (808) 941-2141
- Submit the online Local 5 Unemployment Weekly Report via Local 5’s website
- Reports must be submitted between Sunday beginning at 7:00am through Tuesday at 9:00am every week.
- Meet the State of Hawaii’s eligibility requirements.
How to file for unemployment as a Local 5 member
- Create an account with the State of Hawaii, Unemployment Insurance Division
- File an Initial Claim with the State of Hawaii
- DO NOT WAIT, file an initial claim as soon as you stop working or are short on hours
- Complete these TWO reports on a WEEKLY basis
- Weekly Claim Certification via State of Hawaii
- On Question 6 “Do you expect to obtain work through a Labor Union?” Select Yes.
- Unemployment Weekly Report via the Local 5 website
- Local 5 weekly reports must be submitted between Sunday beginning at 7:00am through Tuesday at 9:00am
- Weekly Claim Certification via State of Hawaii
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