Click here for our Facebook Live Event Join us on Facebook Live to commemorate Labor Day with hospitality and healthcare workers. We are coming together to celebrate being Hawaii’s Best Union six years in a row. In addition, we want to push state lawmakers and employers to take care of workers—especially as COVID cases increase, […]
Modern Honolulu housekeeping leaders delegated the general manager yesterday to demand the return of daily housekeeping service and improvements on working conditions and scheduling. We will go back next week for answers! #UnionAdvantage
Hazelson Dy and Patrick Dy are brothers and housekeepers at the Hyatt Regency Waikiki. They passed out leaflets and talked to guests about requesting daily room cleaning. Guests deserve a clean hotel room. Daily room cleaning is required by our collective bargaining agreement, and would help housekeepers like them get back to work so they […]
Sheraton Maui Leaders represented Local 5 in the new hire orientation yesterday. Three Local 5 committee leaders and shop stewards–Jason Valdez, Evie Chargualaf, and Celia Arcilla–did the presentation on the advantages of being a union member for 8 new hires. #UnionAdvantage
Since last year, Local 5 has been assisting members with applying for the counties’ rent relief programs. Local 5 members have reported that they are more comfortable applying and asking questions about the rent relief program with us because they trust us. #UnionAdvantage Mahalo to Local 5 members Haley Oki, Caitlin Sabado, and Sora […]