UNITE HERE Local 5 members rally at the Modern Honolulu and Ilikai Hotel to protest lack of daily room cleaning With hotel guest occupancy reaching up to 99%, Local 5 members are demanding to restore hotel services and to bring workers back For photos and videos: CLICK HERE (Honolulu, HI) – Dozens of UNITE […]
As business at big city hotels still lags, the pandemic may permanently change the industry’s approach to services like housekeeping and check in. But employees fear for their jobs. (Read more)
“We had the honor of hosting the US Olympic Rowing Team at Ala Moana Hotel Banquets. The hotel management tried to staff the event without the correct, higher-paid kitchen crew. When union workers spoke up, management staffed correctly.” – Melanie Siarot, banquet captain at Ala Moana Hotel #UnionAdvantage
Below is information on the nomination and election of Local 5 officers: Notice of Nomination and Election of Local 5 Officers (posted on 6/8/21) 2021 SAMPLE mail ballot (posted on 7/20/21) 2021 SAMPLE in-person ballot (posted on 7/20/21) 2021 Voting Instructions (posted on 7/27/21) 2021 Voting Instructions – translated to Cebuano and Pangasinense (posted on […]
Tourism drives Hawaii’s economy, and housekeepers are the heart of our hotels. But as tourism is returning to Hawaii, only a few housekeepers are being called back to work because many hotels are not providing daily room cleaning—taking advantage of the pandemic to cut labor costs. (Read more)
“Did you see Hilton is getting rid of workers permanently?” Jungmin Kim, my co-worker, came running to ask me before I could even get to the front desk. Hilton’s CEO had told investors that when the pandemic is over, Hilton will operate with fewer workers. (Read more)