HMSHost workers at OGG #UnionStrong
HMSHost workers at Kahului Airport are wearing their “We’re Worth It” buttons to fight for higher wages! #UnionStrong
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Victory: Kaiser Permanente MOA Housekeeping Aide – Overtime & Work Opportunity
On December 12, 2022 the evening shift experienced inadequate workload distribution. Workers were instructed to include additional duties onto their load. Committee Leaders Claire Rabe & George Kawelo discovered that management did not outreach to offer overtime (OT) & temporary work opportunity to backfill, and staff. They further investigated to confirm that Rogelio Baldonado Housekeeping […]
Victory: Kaiser Permanente Contract Enforcement – Lift Techs
Contract Enforcement of section 7.8.B. Meal Period. Know Your Rights ~ Sherry Lopez Shop Steward from Kaiser Moanalua Hospital, she discovered Lift Technician’s Foa & Rene took their meal period 30 minutes prior to their end of shift. Steward took into action & notified the Employer that if an employee is required to work more […]
VICTORY: Kaiser Housekeeping Aides are organizing to tackle backfill & staffing shortages
On November 17, 2022, the Employer did not call to offer temporary work opportunity & overtime (OT) to backfill and staff the linen department at Moanalua. Workers discovered Management conducting Bargaining Unit work. Committee Leaders ( George Kawelo, Alex Dona & Claire Rabe), Shop Steward ( Amelia Iese), investigated that Vic Cabuloy was not contacted. […]
Molten lava on Hawaii’s Big Island could block main highway
HILO, Hawaii (AP) — Many people on the Big Island of Hawaii are bracing for major upheaval if lava from Mauna Loa volcano slides across a key highway and blocks the quickest route connecting two sides of the island.