Marriott Strike: Day 46 bulletin
View PDF version of Marriott Strike Day 46 bulletin here.
View all photos from Marriott Strike Day 45.
By Eric Gill, Financial Secretary-Treasurer:
Thanksgiving Day 2018 is our 46th day on strike, and this Thanksgiving Day, members of Local 5 have many blessings to count.
We give thanks for the new strength we have found in ourselves.
We give thanks for the new strength and unity we have built with our co-workers.
We give thanks for the support and encouragement we receive from our friends, family and neighbors as we fight for what everyone needs.
We give thanks for the many new leaders among us that have stepped forward.
We give thanks for the Local 5 members from other properties who’ve been supporting us.
We give thanks for the other unions that have extended the hand of friendship and solidarity.
Soon, we will be able to give thanks for the best contract we have ever negotiated.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
News coverage:
- Hawaii Public Radio: “Striking Hotel Workers Facing Thanksgiving Holiday Without a Contract Settlement”
- HuffPost: “Some Marriott Employees Return To Work — But Record-Breaking Strike Not Over Yet”
- Honolulu Star-Advertiser: “Letter: Workers know that tourism is important”
- Bloomberg Law: “No Holiday for Marriott From Labor Woes as Many Still on Strike”