HMSHost Strike Bulletin Day 2

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One day longer, one day stronger!

Day 2 of our strike was a big success — we had almost 300 people sign in on day 1 and new people joined our line!

We made Friday’s frontpage news. The news of our strike is being shared not only nationally, but globally! People came on their day off; people who crossed the line yesterday came out to join our strike today. Local 5 members from Kaiser, Kahala, Princess Kaiulani, Sheraton Waikiki, Moana Surfrider, Hilton Hawaiian Village, Queen Kapiolani, Royal Hawaiian, Airport Plaza came to support their brothers and sisters. An AFA Hawaiian flight attendant joined us last night, as did a pilot from Hawaiian. Workers from other companies at the airport shared their support as we raise the standard of airport jobs.

Talk to our coworkers to join us for our last day, for whatever time they can so they can feel our collective power. We’re growing stronger together as a union family and we want them to be a part of it!

To get the strike benefit, you must complete 18 hours of strike participation by the end of the strike (Sun. 12/22 @ 3am).

HMSHost Strike Bulletin Day 1

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This is the first time we’re on strike and the turn out on our picket lines is strong!

As we prepare for Day 2 and for the busiest travel weekend of the year, be safe and welcoming to our island visitors; but let’s keep up our intensity and energy on our lines.

We got great news coverage. Our sisters and brothers from others locals in San Francisco, Phoenix, and Los Angeles supported us with their own airport actions. Workers from other unions in Hawai’i stood in solidarity with us. We got support from Local 5 members from the hotels and healthcare. We secured pledges from lawmakers and even met with Gov. Ige to gain support. The President of UNITE HERE, D. Taylor, and our Secretary-Treasurer Eric Gill, were present on our picket lines.
We showed HMS Host that we are STRONG and UNITED!

You need to stick to your scheduled 6-hr strike participation shifts you signed up for (2am-8am, 8am-2pm, 2pm-8pm, 8pm-2am) to show the company we’re strong. It’s also the best deterrent for scabs. You must participate in strike support for 3 days, 6 hours each day to get the strike benefit. If you have to move things around because of a second job or an emergency, talk to your picket captain or organizer (Lisa 223-4292). But as long as you participate 18 hours total over the 3 days you will be eligible for the strike benefit.

Stay strong. See you on the picket lines today!

 

Support HMSHost Workers in an Event of a Strike

HMS Host HNL: Going back to work after Strike

What you need to know:

  1. Q: What do I do when the strike ends?

A: Celebrate with your coworkers about pulling off a successful strike action and building our power as a union! Then report to work for your next scheduled shift and clock in as you normally do.

 

  1. Q: What if I am scheduled to work during the time the strike ends?

A: Report back to work at the time the strike ends and work the remainder of your shift, unless managers tell you otherwise.

 

  1. Q: Can management retaliate against me for striking?

A: No. Management cannot discriminate or retaliate against you for participating in union activity, including a strike action.

 

  1. Q: What should I do if managers are treating us differently?

A: Our solidarity with one another is our most powerful tool! Stick together, be proud of what we accomplished, and demand respect from the managers when we go back to work. Document anything they say or to do you that you feel is retaliation and report it to the Union. You can report it by talking to your committee leader and/or calling or texting your organizers Lisa (223-4292) or Ruby (954-9733).

 

  1. Q: How should I treat scabs?

A: We are legally allowed to call our coworkers who cross our picket line “scabs.” However, we cannot threaten or harass them – this can put you and the Union at risk. You can replace their name with the word “scab” but be sure to stay cordial and respectful.

 

  1. Q: Is our fight over?

A: No! We have to keep the pressure on the company now more than ever to win what we deserve in negotiations. We can always do another strike action! But for now, join us in our upcoming actions (including a rally on 1/16/20) leading up to our next negotiations during the week of January 20.

 

For any other questions or concerns, call or text your organizers Lisa (223-4292) and/or

Ruby (954-9733).

December 2019 – Victories Bulletin

One Job Should Be Enough!

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Airline: National Day of Action

Two days before Thanksgiving, Dozens of airline catering workers at HNL joined thousands protesting at other airports throughout the U.S. on what is historically one of the busiest travel days of the year. This was, collectively, the largest worker-led demonstration at U.S. airports in years, with workers and supporters calling for American Airlines to address poverty wages and expensive health care.

This protest was the latest in a series of demonstrations by workers at U.S. airports, whose work is essential to airline operations. By bringing our message to the many passengers traveling before Thanksgiving, we hope to motivate American to resolve the labor dispute ASAP!

United Airlines and HMSHost HNL Strike Vote

United Airlines Catering Workers around the nation voted OVERWHELMINGLY in favor to strike when lawful. Newark 100%, Houston 100%, Denver 99.6%, Honolulu 100%. We made it clear: we deserve Equality, Safety, and Respect right now. We can’t wait!

 

 

 

 

 

HMS Host Honolulu Workers voted with a 99% YES vote to authorize a strike if one is called. We voted ‘Yes’ to get the wages and union medical we deserve, and to get closer to making One Job Enough for all Hawai’i workers! Stay tuned for more updates and for next steps as we continue to build our strike readiness!

 

 

 

 

Citizenship Workshop

Local 5 facilitated another Citizenship Workshop in collaboration with The Legal Clinic, William S Richardson School of Law, Pacific Gateway Center, and many more. Since 2018, we have helped over 250 legal permanent residents start their process towards citizenship!

 

 

 

Dues Increase Vote

Members of Local 5 voted with 56% YES vote to raise their dues by $10 per month to make sure our Union has a strong strike fund and general fund. With these resources we will continue to have the power to win great contracts for our members, put significant resources into organizing more workers into the union, work to pass legislation to help all working people, and build alliances in the community. Our future became more secure and bright. Let’s go win!

 

 

KBC Negotiations Update

Workers at the Ka’anapali Beach Club on Maui had their first round of negotiations. Diamond Resorts proposed taking away union access, and workers’ right to leaflet on property. The workers, however, are strong, united, and ready to fight to get what they deserve! We won’t let Diamond Resorts set us back from the standards Local 5 won!

 

 

We’re Voting YES!