Tag Archive for: Marriott Strike Bulletin 2018

View PDF version of Marriott Strike Day 39 bulletin here.

View all photos from Marriott Strike Day 38.

“Red Out” Action:

Yesterday, all 4 Waikiki hotels marched down to Marriott corporate offices in Waikiki. We chanted “Marriott Unfair”… because they are “UNFAIR!” Hundreds of striking workers let Marriott know that we are more fired up than ever!

Negotiations:

We have negotiations today and Friday. We will give regular updates to the picket lines. So let’s keep up the chanting, keep up the marching, and keep up the leafleting. We’re out here until we WIN!

UFCW donated free Thanksgiving turkeys for all strikers!

ALL strikers are eligible for a coupon for a free Thanksgiving turkey, redeemable at any Foodland, Foodland Farms, or Sack N Save. You may pick it up at the sign-in table at your hotel.

These coupons are gifts from UFCW Local 480 (United Food & Commercial Workers). Thank you, UFCW!

News coverage:

• Honolulu Star-Advertiser: “Letter: Hotels can afford to raise salaries”
• Honolulu Star-Advertiser: “Union action in Waikiki precedes hotel bargaining”
• Honolulu Star-Advertiser: “Striking Marriott hotel workers hold noisy Waikiki protest ahead of negotiations”

View PDF version of Marriott Strike Day 37 bulletin here.

View all photos from Marriott Strike Day 36.

Day 37: Because We’re Worth It

“This strike opened up my eyes. When we go back, we will know so much more about ourselves. We will go back stronger, wiser and clearer about where we stand with the company. We must enforce this contract, we must understand what we are worth and the importance of the work we do. We have changed because of this struggle. I will not go back for less than what I deserve because I know my value.”

—Roblyn Kastrinakis, Pantry, Moana Surfrider, 7 years.

Hawaii’s Need or Corporate Greed?:

Marriott made $1.49 billion in profits in the first nine months of this year. In 2012 (the most recent data available), Kyo-ya made $166,220,000 in straight profits at its 5 Hawaii hotels. Even by those 2012 numbers, if they paid workers $10 more per hour, we estimate they would still make $112,140,000 in profits. Our companies are successful, so what about us?

Take pride in how far you have come, and have faith in how far you can go.

News coverage:

• Hawaii Public Radio: “The Conversation: Monday, November 12th 2018”

View PDF version of Marriott Strike Day 35 bulletin here.

View all photos from Marriott Strike Day 34.

Negotiations:
“I am inspired that we won for housekeeping, and I’m grateful to all of the departments for backing us up. As we go to week six, the company will see that we are even more determined to fight. The fact that they couldn’t give us the wage increases we need makes me mad—I’m not out here striking for nickels and dimes. I’m out here until we win!” —Jowenna Ellazar, Negotiating Committee, Sheraton PK, Housekeeping.

Ohayogozaimasu, おはようございます:
UNITE HERE! representative Carrie Sallgren met with a Counsellor at the Japanese Embassy in Washington D.C. and discussed the strike in Hawaiʻi. The Counsellor committed to reaching out to his contacts in Tokyo! He told us that he would keep us posted when he hears back. Our Japanese visitors deserve to know what’s going on. This is more pressure on Kyo-ya and Marriott to do the right thing for us and the guests!

“Other famous men, those of much talk and few deeds, soon evaporate. Action is the dignity of greatness.” –Jose Marti

News coverage:

• East Bay Times: “San Jose Marriott workers reach agreement to end strike”