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Hawai‘i hotel workers authorize strike by 94%

Hawai‘i hotel workers voted by an overwhelming 94% to authorize a strike at seven Waikiki hotels. Workers say that after months of negotiations, they are tired of being ignored by the offshore hotel owners and mainland operators.

Strike Vote Announced After Actions Across Waikiki

HONOLULU, HI – Nearly 1,000 workers picketed five hotel properties in Waikiki, Hotel workers with UNITE HERE Local 5 today announced plans to hold a strike vote to authorize a strike.

About UNITE HERE Local 5
Local 5 represents 10,000 workers throughout Hawaii who work in the hospitality, health care and food service industries and is an affiliate of UNITE HERE, an international union that represents over 250,000 workers throughout the U.S. and Canada.