Stand with the Hale Nani workers on strike!

2016.05.11 Hale Nani Strike Facebook event coverHale Nani Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is unfairly treating its workers by intimidating, surveilling, and even terminating Union supporters who are standing up for better patient care. Over 80% of Hale Nani workers authorized a 3-day strike. Stand with us!

Rally at Waikiki:
Date: Thursday, May 19, 2016
Time: 3:45p – 5:15p
Place: Across from the Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel on Kalakaua Ave. beachside
RSVP on our Facebook event.

Join us at the picket line in front of Hale Nani (1677 Pensacola St.):
Mon. May 16 — 5:30p – 6:30p
Tue. May 17 — 7:00a – 6:00p
Wed. May 18 — 7:00a – 6:00p
Thu. May 19 — 7:00a – 3:00p

More leaders step up to talk to their coworkers about our 2018 plan

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Back in January, 20 Local 5 members took a leave of absence to talk about our plan to win in 2018 when our union contracts expire. Now an additional 21 members took a leave of absence for two weeks to explain to their coworkers the importance of the allocation vote and how it connects to our 2018 contract fight. They invited their coworkers to coffee hours in their homes, at parks, and at restaurants to talk about our plan for our 2018 contract fight. Mahalo to these workers for stepping up as leaders!

Hilton front desk worker wins $30,0000

2016.05.05 HHV Amy Tam victoryWhile working, a drawer at the front desk fell on HHV Front Desk worker Amy Tam’s foot. She immediately reported the injury to her manager. Amy decided not to pursue any workers’ comp claim.  Nonetheless, the Employer fired Amy because it claimed she lied about the injury. CET filed a grievance and was on the eve of arbitrating the case when the Employer agreed to pay her $30,000 walk-away. Congratulations to CET and Amy for fighting!

2016 Allocation Vote results

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98% voted YES on the allocation conference’s recommendation, with 1,111 members voting (see recommendation above). Mahalo to everyone who voted! This helps us to secure our future & strengthen our union for our 2018 contract fight.

View photos from our Allocation Vote day on our Facebook page.

Waikoloa Beach Marriott workers ratify new union contract

2016-04-13 12.34.32Waikoloa Beach Marriott workers ratified their new union contract with a 100% YES vote. Congratulations!

“Every journey begins with a step. Waikoloa workers walking together hand-in-hand will secure our future & our children’s futures. Imua Waikoloa!” says Keola Amarino, a cook at the Waikoloa Beach Marriott (pictured on the right).

View more photos on our Facebook page.

Allocation Recommendation and Vote

2016.04.18 Allocation Ballot boxOn April 15, 2016, 191 members from various hotels met to discuss how to allocate the $1.13 we won in our contract. They agreed on a recommendation:

Wage increase per hour:

  • Non-tipped: $0.91
  • Tipped: $0.45
  • Bell: $0.68

Increase per hour in contributions to:

  • Health & Welfare: $0.03
  • Pension: $0.27
  • HARIETT: $0.00

Now you need to vote on it:

  • Oahu – Thursday, April 28. 6:00a – 6:00p. Ala Moana Hotel – Garden Lanai Ballroom
  • Sheraton Maui – Tuesday, April 26. 6:30a – 8:00a, 10:30a – 1:00p, 2:30p – 5:00p. Sheraton Maui – Cafeteria
  • Sheraton Kauai – Wednesday, April 27. 6:30a – 8:30a, 10:30a – 1:00p, 3:00p – 5:00p. Sheraton Kauai – Garden Lobby Training Room
  • Waikoloa Beach Marriott – Saturday, April 23. 6:00a – 9:00a, 10:00a – 1:00p, 2:30p – 4:30p. Waikoloa Beach Marriott – Room TBA.

Vote to secure our future. Strengthen our union for our 2018 contract fight.