HONOLULU, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) – A day after announcing the launch of a testing program on Oct. 15 for trans-Pacific travelers, the governor said he is working with county leaders on inter-island travel.
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Hotels are preparing to reopen on October 15 to visitors who participate in the pre-travel testing program.
UNITEHERE! Local 5 and Hawaii Nurses & Healthcare Professionals For immediate release: September 18, 2020 Media Contacts: Bryant de Venecia Cell Phone: (808) 546-0024 [email protected] Kaiser’s Broken Promise When Kaiser took over Maui Memorial Hospital in 2016, Kaiser promised to improve continuity of care and reduce wait times for Maui residents’ health care. Kaiser is […]
(Kaua’i) – Kauai Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami announced Tuesday that Gov. David Ige has signed Kauai’s Emergency Rule 16, which would permit visitors at participating resorts to leave their hotel rooms to utilize the resort’s property, including pools and on-site restaurants, during their mandatory quarantine period. But there’s a catch: They’ve got to agree to […]
(Honolulu Star-Advertiser) – By Allison Schaefers. Eric Gill, Unite Here Local 5 financial secretary-treasurer, issued a statement questioning why the state was proceeding with “hastily conceived ‘travel bubble’ plans to open up travel.” “These plans fail at first glance, as they contain no provisions ensuring the safety of workers and the loved ones we rejoin […]
(New York Times) – By Tariro Mzezewa. The hotel industry says doing away with daily room cleanings keeps guests and staff safe. But housekeepers say it is a step toward cutting earnings and job security.