Sheraton Kauai workers ratify union contract
(The Garden Island) – POIPU — Unite Here Local 5 members who work at Sheraton Kauai Resort voted Thursday to ratify a union contract that covers over 200 workers.
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Sheraton Kauai workers ratify union contract
UNITE HERE! Local 5 For immediate release: February 15, 2019 Media Contact: Paola Rodelas Cell Phone: (808) 333-4782 [email protected] Sheraton Kauai workers ratify union contract This is the 8th Marriott-operated hotel in Hawaii to reach an agreement with Local 5, after Marriott workers led a historic nationwide strike in 2018 (KOLOA) – UNITE HERE Local […]
A record number of US workers went on strike in 2018
(Vox) – By Alexia Fernández Campbell. Last year’s labor unrest started with a teachers strike in West Virginia and ended with Marriott workers picketing across four states.
Sat. 3/30/19: Free Citizenship Workshop
In partnership with unions, immigration attorneys, and community organizations, our Citizenship Workshop aims to provide one-on-one assistance for legal permanent residents (aka green card holders) who want to apply for U.S. citizenship. If you are a green card holder and are interested in becoming a U.S. citizen, please attend this free workshop! It’s open to […]
Survey for Kaiser Local 5 members
Dear Kaiser Local 5 Members, By now you may have received an email from Inside KP asking you to fill out a survey about our Labor Management Partnership and what is or is not working. Alliance Union leaders have partnered with KP, in conjunction with Brandeis University, to create this survey so that our union […]
Half of Hawaii Barely Gets By
(Hawaii Business Magazine) – By LiAnne Yu. After the longest hotel workers strike in Hawaii since 1970, the union negotiated a total increase of $6 across wages and benefits over the next four years. Just as important for the union members were the wins on job security. If the employer wants to introduce new technology […]