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A Look Back at Hawaii’s Labor History

(Hawaii Public Radio) – For most people, Labor Day means the last long weekend of summer. But for others, it’s a day to honor our nation’s workforce.

Hawaii’s Prosperity: Unions Delivered It, Let’s Not Lose It

(Honolulu Civil Beat) – By Eric Gill. A hundred years ago, Hawaii’s people suffered under crushing economic exploitation and a stifling political dictatorship. Hawaii’s independent national government had been snuffed out by American soldiers and warships, American plantation owners had firm control of every aspect of political and economic life.

Modern Honolulu: Negotiation Update

We had negotiation sessions with the hotel on August 27 and August 28. Among other things, we discussed the remaining issues: • Housekeeping workload • Engineering department staffing • Wages • Effective date of the agreement • Successorship (job security for Modern workers in the event that the hotel is sold or changes operation) Although […]

Local 5 ratifies contract with Hyatt Regency Waikiki

Local 5 ratifies contract with Hyatt Regency Waikiki After three-year dispute, new contract provides thousands of dollars in back pay Honolulu (August 15, 2013) – Earlier this week and by a 292-0 unanimous vote Local 5 workers at the Hyatt Regency Waikiki ratified their local contract resolving a longstanding dispute that began in 2010. The […]

Modern Honolulu: Your Contract – More than just wages & benefits

The Union contract is more than just wages and benefits–it’s also about respect and dignity on the job. Below are just a few key provisions: If you’re interested in more details or would like to see a copy of the management and/or Union’s proposals, please contact Erlinda Sanchez or Juliana Alcaraz at (808)941-2141.