HONOLULU, HI – As of 6:30 a.m., over 1,900 Kaiser Permanente workers represented by UNITE HERE Local 5 (Local 5) are on a limited-duration 5-day strike until Sunday, October 19 at 7 a.m. More than 45,000 Kaiser workers in California, Oregon, and Washington state are also on strike as part of the Alliance of Healthcare Unions. The strike impacts 20 Kaiser locations on O‘ahu, Maui, Kaua‘i, and Hawai‘i Island, and includes medical assistants, hospital aides, lab assistants, dietary specialists, housekeepers, and more.
Contract negotiations on the local level began in April between Kaiser and Local 5. Key priorities for workers include wage increases that keep up with the cost of living and safe staffing that protects the physical and mental health of workers, while ensuring quality patient care.
https://www.unitehere5.org/wp-content/uploads/2025.10.02-group-photos-with-waivers-6-e1760423652371.jpg42305957Angelina Spencehttps://www.unitehere5.org/wp-content/uploads/local-5-website-header.pngAngelina Spence2025-10-14 06:25:202025-10-15 21:20:36Over 1,900 Kaiser Permanente workers begin 5-day strike on four Hawaiian islands
HONOLULU,HI–Over 2,000 Kaiser Permanente workers in Hawai‘i represented by UNITE HERE Local 5 (Local 5) and Hawaii Nurses and Healthcare Professionals (HNHP) have voted to authorize a strike. Local 5 members voted 97% “Yes” to authorizing a strike and HNHP members from three bargaining units voted 89% giving union leadership the ability to call a strike if necessary after contracts expire on September 30.
Key priorities for workers include safe staffing that protects workers’ wellbeing and quality patient care and fair wage increases. In Hawai‘i workers in some classifications are paid up to 30% less than their counterparts on the continent and do not receive the same benefits.
https://www.unitehere5.org/wp-content/uploads/8486107213617149299.jpg15362048Angelina Spencehttps://www.unitehere5.org/wp-content/uploads/local-5-website-header.pngAngelina Spence2025-10-03 07:49:372025-10-09 17:00:51Hawai‘i unions deliver 10-Day strike notice to Kaiser Permanente, thousands of Hawai‘i healthcare workers set to strike
HONOLULU,HI–Over 2,000 Kaiser Permanente workers in Hawai‘i represented by UNITE HERE Local 5 (Local 5) and Hawaii Nurses and Healthcare Professionals (HNHP) have voted to authorize a strike. Local 5 members voted 97% “Yes” to authorizing a strike and HNHP members from three bargaining units voted 89% giving union leadership the ability to call a strike if necessary after contracts expire on September 30.
Key priorities for workers include safe staffing that protects workers’ wellbeing and quality patient care and fair wage increases. In Hawai‘i workers in some classifications are paid up to 30% less than their counterparts on the continent and do not receive the same benefits.
https://www.unitehere5.org/wp-content/uploads/1-14.png10801080Angelina Spencehttps://www.unitehere5.org/wp-content/uploads/local-5-website-header.pngAngelina Spence2025-09-22 07:50:422025-10-09 17:00:57Thousands of Hawai‘i Kaiser Permanente workers authorize strike across four islands
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APRIL 10, 2025 Workers at The Modern Honolulu reach tentative agreement HONOLULU, HI– Last night, nearly 150 workers at The Modern Honolulu represented by UNITE HERE Local 5 (Local 5) reached a tentative agreement on a new contract and secured the “Waikiki Standard” set by Hilton strikers in 2024. Highlights of […]
https://www.unitehere5.org/wp-content/uploads/IMG_9343-2-scaled.jpeg19202560Angelina Spencehttps://www.unitehere5.org/wp-content/uploads/local-5-website-header.pngAngelina Spence2025-04-10 15:50:002025-06-20 15:50:56Workers at The Modern Honolulu reach tentative agreement
ONE UNION ONE STANDARD Today, nearly 200 Waikiki hotel workers rallied outside of The Modern Honolulu and the Ilikai Hotel to call on management to “Respect our work” and “Respect our guests” by giving their workers a fair contract. Workers at Modern & Ilikai are fighting for improvements equal to the “Waikiki Standard” secured at […]
https://www.unitehere5.org/wp-content/uploads/IMG_1065-scaled.jpg19202560Angelina Spencehttps://www.unitehere5.org/wp-content/uploads/local-5-website-header.pngAngelina Spence2025-03-06 15:38:542025-06-20 15:41:54Leading up to International Women’s Day, Modern Honolulu and Ilikai hotel workers to rally for a fair contract
Royal Kona workers are turning up the heat with a rally on Wednesday to demand a fair contract that meets the Waikiki standard Since their contract expired at the end of January, workers at Royal Kona have stepped up to push management to value and respect their hard work with actions in front of the […]
https://www.unitehere5.org/wp-content/uploads/IMG_1742-scaled.jpg25602560Angelina Spencehttps://www.unitehere5.org/wp-content/uploads/local-5-website-header.pngAngelina Spence2025-02-19 15:33:402025-06-20 15:40:13Royal Kona Workers to rally following contract expiration
https://www.unitehere5.org/wp-content/uploads/eb27bb6b-0e49-43c4-934d-581bfa79ce8c-1-scaled.jpg19202560Angelina Spencehttps://www.unitehere5.org/wp-content/uploads/local-5-website-header.pngAngelina Spence2024-11-11 15:52:372025-01-02 16:07:10Over 2,500 hotel workers ratify new contracts at five Marriott-operated hotels in Waikiki, votes scheduled on Maui and Kaua‘i later this week
Today, workers at the Hilton Hawaiian Village voted to ratify their new contract ending a 40-day strike that began on September 24. Over 1,800 workers are expected to return to work tomorrow at 4 a.m. The Hilton Hawaiian Village was one of eight hotels that went on a historic 3-day strike over Labor Day Weekend. More than 3,200 Local 5 members at the seven other hotels are still working without a contract and could strike at any time.
https://www.unitehere5.org/wp-content/uploads/Hawaii-Local-5-Strike-001-scaled.jpg17072560Angelina Spencehttps://www.unitehere5.org/wp-content/uploads/local-5-website-header.pngAngelina Spence2024-11-04 20:00:122025-01-10 16:03:07Hilton Hawaiian Village workers ratify contract, ending 40-day strike at Hawaiʻi’s largest hotel and world’s largest Hilton resort
Today, hotel workers at the Sheraton Kauai Resort authorized a strike with a petition of 91% of workers giving the Union’s negotiating committee the power to call a strike at any time. This comes one week after workers from seven of Waikiki’s major hotels authorized a strike by 94% yes vote.
https://www.unitehere5.org/wp-content/uploads/IMG_9297.jpg15872432Meghan Cohorsthttps://www.unitehere5.org/wp-content/uploads/local-5-website-header.pngMeghan Cohorst2024-09-01 04:20:272025-01-10 14:58:42Over 5,000 Hawaii hotel workers strike in Waikiki and Kauai over Labor Day weekend
Today, hotel workers at the Sheraton Kauai Resort authorized a strike with a petition of 91% of workers giving the Union’s negotiating committee the power to call a strike at any time. This comes one week after workers from seven of Waikiki’s major hotels authorized a strike by 94% yes vote.
Over 1,900 Kaiser Permanente workers begin 5-day strike on four Hawaiian islands
HONOLULU, HI – As of 6:30 a.m., over 1,900 Kaiser Permanente workers represented by UNITE HERE Local 5 (Local 5) are on a limited-duration 5-day strike until Sunday, October 19 at 7 a.m. More than 45,000 Kaiser workers in California, Oregon, and Washington state are also on strike as part of the Alliance of Healthcare Unions. The strike impacts 20 Kaiser locations on O‘ahu, Maui, Kaua‘i, and Hawai‘i Island, and includes medical assistants, hospital aides, lab assistants, dietary specialists, housekeepers, and more.
Contract negotiations on the local level began in April between Kaiser and Local 5. Key priorities for workers include wage increases that keep up with the cost of living and safe staffing that protects the physical and mental health of workers, while ensuring quality patient care.
Hawai‘i unions deliver 10-Day strike notice to Kaiser Permanente, thousands of Hawai‘i healthcare workers set to strike
HONOLULU,HI–Over 2,000 Kaiser Permanente workers in Hawai‘i represented by UNITE HERE Local 5 (Local 5) and Hawaii Nurses and Healthcare Professionals (HNHP) have voted to authorize a strike. Local 5 members voted 97% “Yes” to authorizing a strike and HNHP members from three bargaining units voted 89% giving union leadership the ability to call a strike if necessary after contracts expire on September 30.
Key priorities for workers include safe staffing that protects workers’ wellbeing and quality patient care and fair wage increases. In Hawai‘i workers in some classifications are paid up to 30% less than their counterparts on the continent and do not receive the same benefits.
Thousands of Hawai‘i Kaiser Permanente workers authorize strike across four islands
HONOLULU,HI–Over 2,000 Kaiser Permanente workers in Hawai‘i represented by UNITE HERE Local 5 (Local 5) and Hawaii Nurses and Healthcare Professionals (HNHP) have voted to authorize a strike. Local 5 members voted 97% “Yes” to authorizing a strike and HNHP members from three bargaining units voted 89% giving union leadership the ability to call a strike if necessary after contracts expire on September 30.
Key priorities for workers include safe staffing that protects workers’ wellbeing and quality patient care and fair wage increases. In Hawai‘i workers in some classifications are paid up to 30% less than their counterparts on the continent and do not receive the same benefits.
Workers at The Modern Honolulu reach tentative agreement
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APRIL 10, 2025 Workers at The Modern Honolulu reach tentative agreement HONOLULU, HI– Last night, nearly 150 workers at The Modern Honolulu represented by UNITE HERE Local 5 (Local 5) reached a tentative agreement on a new contract and secured the “Waikiki Standard” set by Hilton strikers in 2024. Highlights of […]
Leading up to International Women’s Day, Modern Honolulu and Ilikai hotel workers to rally for a fair contract
ONE UNION ONE STANDARD Today, nearly 200 Waikiki hotel workers rallied outside of The Modern Honolulu and the Ilikai Hotel to call on management to “Respect our work” and “Respect our guests” by giving their workers a fair contract. Workers at Modern & Ilikai are fighting for improvements equal to the “Waikiki Standard” secured at […]
Royal Kona Workers to rally following contract expiration
Royal Kona workers are turning up the heat with a rally on Wednesday to demand a fair contract that meets the Waikiki standard Since their contract expired at the end of January, workers at Royal Kona have stepped up to push management to value and respect their hard work with actions in front of the […]
Over 2,500 hotel workers ratify new contracts at five Marriott-operated hotels in Waikiki, votes scheduled on Maui and Kaua‘i later this week
Hilton Hawaiian Village workers ratify contract, ending 40-day strike at Hawaiʻi’s largest hotel and world’s largest Hilton resort
UPDATE NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Today, workers at the Hilton Hawaiian Village voted to ratify their new contract ending a 40-day strike that began on September 24. Over 1,800 workers are expected to return to work tomorrow at 4 a.m. The Hilton Hawaiian Village was one of eight hotels that went on a historic 3-day strike over Labor Day Weekend. More than 3,200 Local 5 members at the seven other hotels are still working without a contract and could strike at any time.
Over 5,000 Hawaii hotel workers strike in Waikiki and Kauai over Labor Day weekend
Today, hotel workers at the Sheraton Kauai Resort authorized a strike with a petition of 91% of workers giving the Union’s negotiating committee the power to call a strike at any time. This comes one week after workers from seven of Waikiki’s major hotels authorized a strike by 94% yes vote.
Sheraton Kauai Resort workers authorize strike, deliver petition to management
Today, hotel workers at the Sheraton Kauai Resort authorized a strike with a petition of 91% of workers giving the Union’s negotiating committee the power to call a strike at any time. This comes one week after workers from seven of Waikiki’s major hotels authorized a strike by 94% yes vote.