Sheraton Waikiki and Royal Hawaiian workers can once again enjoy fresh, hot cooked meals and more in the Mokihana cafeteria–first time since the closure and re-opening of the hotels. Mahalo to our shop stewards, Sergio, Norman, Tele and our committee leaders who filed grievances and continued to push management to provide our workers nutritious […]
William Tsang, a timekeeper/ receiving clerk at Moana Surfrider, finally received a settlement for his grievance that he filed because management tried to give his job to security. The settlement included all health & welfare/pension contributions for the hours he would’ve worked, as well as sick/vacation accruals. William said, “I am so happy we all […]
How to request a replacement ballot You must email (preferable) or phone Department of Labor Election Supervisor Gary Gray for a replacement ballot. Email: [email protected] Phone: 808-541-2937 Members should provide this info and put “ballot request” in the Email subject line. Name Current Address Phone Employer Reason (ie. Lost, never received, spoiled, etc) Request must […]
Unions must fight against voter suppression and racial violence By Aina Iglesias – Front Desk Agent, Doubletree Hilton Alana Waikiki Are you interested in writing for UNITE HERE Local 5? We also offer writing training. Contact Paola Rodelas. The pandemic made it clear that our basic human rights are under attack. The greediness of big […]
“You don’t know how to read English?” “You’re so slow, you can’t do the job?” These are some examples of what housekeepers at the Hilton Hawaiian Village hear from management. There has been no clear process to return rooms, so workers are overworked and have no time to take breaks in their 8-hour shifts. […]
Press release for August 6, 2021 Media Contact: Bryant de Venecia Cell Phone: (808) 546-0024 [email protected] National Labor Relations Board issues complaint and notice of hearing against Hilton Hawaiian Village (Honolulu) – The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a complaint and notice of hearing against Hilton Hawaiian Village based on an unfair labor practice […]