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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.

Media Contact: Angelina Spence, Communications Organizer • [email protected] • (808) 391-6988

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.

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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.