1516 S. King st. Honolulu, HI 96826
About UNITE HERE Local 5
Local 5 represents 10,000 workers throughout Hawaii who work in the hospitality, health care and food service industries and is an affiliate of UNITE HERE, an international union that represents over 250,000 workers throughout the U.S. and Canada.
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.
Hawai‘i hotel workers authorize strike by 94%
Hawai‘i hotel workers voted by an overwhelming 94% to authorize a strike at seven Waikiki hotels. Workers say that after months of negotiations, they are tired of being ignored by the offshore hotel owners and mainland operators.
Strike Vote Announced After Actions Across Waikiki
HONOLULU, HI – Nearly 1,000 workers picketed five hotel properties in Waikiki, Hotel workers with UNITE HERE Local 5 today announced plans to hold a strike vote to authorize a strike.