The Team Clean workers at the Kahala Hotel had been underpaid since returning to work last year. With the help of their shop steward Jasmine Marbou, they got the company to back pay workers the money they were owed, which was an increase of $3.19 more per hour. Jasmine Marbou said, “It means that […]
Ballots for the Local 5 Officer election have been mailed! You should receive an envelope in the mail with “UNITE HERE LOCAL 5 OFFICIAL BALLOT ENCLOSED” on it. Only members in good standing will receive ballots, so members should pay dues to be eligible to receive ballot and vote. Click here for info on paying dues.
The Union is making my dreams come true By Carmelita Joy Melegrito – Housekeeper, The Kahala Hotel & Resort Are you interested in writing for UNITE HERE Local 5? We also offer writing training. Contact Paola Rodelas. I am one of the thousands of immigrants from the Philippines who is lucky to be here in […]
Ramada Plaza housekeepers delegated their management to bring back one more inspectress. Before the pandemic, inspectresses were scheduled 30 rooms to inspect. Since reopening, inspectresses are getting less hours but double the work: management is scheduling them 60-70 rooms to inspect and also adding runner work (e.g. getting linens for housekeepers). They […]
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – As summer traveler numbers continue to climb, hospitality workers are not only wanting to return to work — they’re also calling for some hotels to bring back daily cleaning services. (read more)
Hawaii hotel workers are pushing for properties to reinstate daily room cleaning. Hundreds of hotel workers rallied near The Modern Honolulu and the Ilikai Hotel & Luxury Suites throughout the day on Friday with signs declaring “bring our housekeepers back” and “bring back daily room cleaning.” (read more)