UNITE HERE Local 5 represents 10,000 workers in Hawaiʻi who work in the hotel, healthcare, & food services industries.We welcome inquiries from the media regarding our industries, members, policy and politics, and other issues of concerns to Hawaii workers.
Please contact:
Angelina Spence, Communications Organizer • [email protected] • (808) 391-6988
IN THE NEWS
Hawaii hotel workers could be in line for millions in tips
(KHON 2) The Hawaii State Supreme Court ruled Monday that a class action lawsuit against certain hotels “can” move forward.
Hotel workers, Hyatt reach new contract
(Honolulu Star-Advertiser) Labor union Unite Here and Hyatt Hotels Corp. have announced an agreement to resolve a long-standing contract dispute and end a 2-year-old global boycott against the Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa.
Hyatt Hotels Corp., Unite Here! reach national agreement
(Pacific Business News) Hyatt Hotels Corp. and Unite Here said Monday that they have reached a national agreement that resolves some longstanding disputes between the hotel chain and the hotel workers’ union at several properties, including the Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa.
National Hyatt union agreement covers Hawaii
(Honolulu Star-Advertiser) Labor union UNITE HERE and Hyatt Hotels Corp. have announced a national agreement resolving longstanding disputes.
Two Hotel Protests Held In Waikiki
(KITV 4) Employees at the Modern Honolulu have been without a contract since the hotel changed hands in 2011, while union workers at the Pacific Beach have been without a contract for a decade. On Wednesday, many workers rallied in front of their hotels to let management know they want a deal.