In 2021, the Alliance won a historic bargaining victory and a first-ever benefit at KP for our members only. As of January 1, reimbursement is now available for citizenship assistance, including the application fee, biometrics fee, and citizenship classes and Alliance members can get a paid day off to attend their naturalization ceremony. Strong UNIONS Make Strong PARTNERS! […]
/wp-content/uploads/local5-1.jpg00Bryant de Venecia/wp-content/uploads/local5-1.jpgBryant de Venecia2023-01-25 12:58:562023-01-25 12:58:56Citizenship Assistance for all Alliance Members
Local 5 Updates ( Kaiser Hilo, Kona, Waimea) Date & Time: Jan 24, 2023 07:00 PM Hawaii. 30-45 mins Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87499914116?pwd=d1BWWEhZN0tsWnlqZHdMMFNWK2ZBQT09 Meeting ID: 874 9991 4116 Passcode: 1938 OR Dial in by phone: One tap mobile +16699006833,,87499914116#,,,,*1938# US Agenda: Local 5 Updates : What’s New & What’s Coming Up Worker Lead Victories What’s in […]
Join us for the Alliance UBT Nationwide Virtual Gatherings every second Thursday of the month during the following times: SESSION 1 9 am Pacific, 7 am Hawaii, 10 am Mountain, 12 noon Eastern SESSION 2 4 pm Pacific, 2 pm Hawaii, 5 pm Mountain, 7 pm Eastern SESSION 3 7:30 pm Pacific, 5:30 pm Hawaii, […]
/wp-content/uploads/local5-1.jpg00Bryant de Venecia/wp-content/uploads/local5-1.jpgBryant de Venecia2023-01-23 16:24:512023-01-23 16:24:51Join us & register for the Alliance UBT Nationwide Virtual Gathering on Thursday, February 9th.
/wp-content/uploads/local5-1.jpg00Bryant de Venecia/wp-content/uploads/local5-1.jpgBryant de Venecia2023-01-23 13:01:442023-01-25 13:02:19HMSHost workers at OGG #UnionStrong
/wp-content/uploads/local5-1.jpg00Bryant de Venecia/wp-content/uploads/local5-1.jpgBryant de Venecia2023-01-15 18:03:082023-01-15 18:03:19NEW PODCAST EPISODE! Growing Our Union: New Organizing Campaigns
On December 12, 2022 the evening shift experienced inadequate workload distribution. Workers were instructed to include additional duties onto their load. Committee Leaders Claire Rabe & George Kawelo discovered that management did not outreach to offer overtime (OT) & temporary work opportunity to backfill, and staff. They further investigated to confirm that Rogelio Baldonado Housekeeping […]
/wp-content/uploads/local5-1.jpg00Bryant de Venecia/wp-content/uploads/local5-1.jpgBryant de Venecia2023-01-12 16:00:552023-01-12 14:34:24Victory: Kaiser Permanente MOA Housekeeping Aide – Overtime & Work Opportunity
Contract Enforcement of section 7.8.B. Meal Period. Know Your Rights ~ Sherry Lopez Shop Steward from Kaiser Moanalua Hospital, she discovered Lift Technician’s Foa & Rene took their meal period 30 minutes prior to their end of shift. Steward took into action & notified the Employer that if an employee is required to work more […]
/wp-content/uploads/local5-1.jpg00Bryant de Venecia/wp-content/uploads/local5-1.jpgBryant de Venecia2023-01-11 16:00:302023-01-10 16:18:48Victory: Kaiser Permanente Contract Enforcement – Lift Techs
On November 17, 2022, the Employer did not call to offer temporary work opportunity & overtime (OT) to backfill and staff the linen department at Moanalua. Workers discovered Management conducting Bargaining Unit work. Committee Leaders ( George Kawelo, Alex Dona & Claire Rabe), Shop Steward ( Amelia Iese), investigated that Vic Cabuloy was not contacted. […]
/wp-content/uploads/local5-1.jpg00Bryant de Venecia/wp-content/uploads/local5-1.jpgBryant de Venecia2023-01-10 16:07:202023-01-10 16:07:20VICTORY: Kaiser Housekeeping Aides are organizing to tackle backfill & staffing shortages
Congratulations! Even in these challenging times, Local 5 members fought and secured huge wage increases in their paychecks this month. • Kaiser Permanente: 3% increase across the board from our 2021 contract victory • Marriott/Kyo-ya, Hilton, Hyatt, Ala Moana members: $1.01 increase for non-tipped • Waikiki Resort, Queen Kapiolani, Hilton Garden Inn are on track […]
/wp-content/uploads/local5-1.jpg00Bryant de Venecia/wp-content/uploads/local5-1.jpgBryant de Venecia2022-10-24 12:12:022022-10-24 12:12:02Victory: Local 5 members secured huge wage increases
Join our movement to build political power for workers across the country! Paid canvassing opportunity from September 8-November 8 in Phoenix, AZ. Call Joli at (808) 255-7896 by Friday, August 19 if you’re interested. All transportation and lodging expenses covered. Watch our video:
/wp-content/uploads/local5-1.jpg00Bryant de Venecia/wp-content/uploads/local5-1.jpgBryant de Venecia2022-08-17 19:51:452022-08-30 10:50:42Hospitality Workers Lead the Way in 2022 Midterms!
Citizenship Assistance for all Alliance Members
In 2021, the Alliance won a historic bargaining victory and a first-ever benefit at KP for our members only. As of January 1, reimbursement is now available for citizenship assistance, including the application fee, biometrics fee, and citizenship classes and Alliance members can get a paid day off to attend their naturalization ceremony. Strong UNIONS Make Strong PARTNERS! […]
Local 5 Updates ( Hilo, Kona, Waimea)
Local 5 Updates ( Kaiser Hilo, Kona, Waimea) Date & Time: Jan 24, 2023 07:00 PM Hawaii. 30-45 mins Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87499914116?pwd=d1BWWEhZN0tsWnlqZHdMMFNWK2ZBQT09 Meeting ID: 874 9991 4116 Passcode: 1938 OR Dial in by phone: One tap mobile +16699006833,,87499914116#,,,,*1938# US Agenda: Local 5 Updates : What’s New & What’s Coming Up Worker Lead Victories What’s in […]
Join us & register for the Alliance UBT Nationwide Virtual Gathering on Thursday, February 9th.
Join us for the Alliance UBT Nationwide Virtual Gatherings every second Thursday of the month during the following times: SESSION 1 9 am Pacific, 7 am Hawaii, 10 am Mountain, 12 noon Eastern SESSION 2 4 pm Pacific, 2 pm Hawaii, 5 pm Mountain, 7 pm Eastern SESSION 3 7:30 pm Pacific, 5:30 pm Hawaii, […]
HMSHost workers at OGG #UnionStrong
HMSHost workers at Kahului Airport are wearing their “We’re Worth It” buttons to fight for higher wages! #UnionStrong
NEW PODCAST EPISODE! Growing Our Union: New Organizing Campaigns
Victory: Kaiser Permanente MOA Housekeeping Aide – Overtime & Work Opportunity
On December 12, 2022 the evening shift experienced inadequate workload distribution. Workers were instructed to include additional duties onto their load. Committee Leaders Claire Rabe & George Kawelo discovered that management did not outreach to offer overtime (OT) & temporary work opportunity to backfill, and staff. They further investigated to confirm that Rogelio Baldonado Housekeeping […]
Victory: Kaiser Permanente Contract Enforcement – Lift Techs
Contract Enforcement of section 7.8.B. Meal Period. Know Your Rights ~ Sherry Lopez Shop Steward from Kaiser Moanalua Hospital, she discovered Lift Technician’s Foa & Rene took their meal period 30 minutes prior to their end of shift. Steward took into action & notified the Employer that if an employee is required to work more […]
VICTORY: Kaiser Housekeeping Aides are organizing to tackle backfill & staffing shortages
On November 17, 2022, the Employer did not call to offer temporary work opportunity & overtime (OT) to backfill and staff the linen department at Moanalua. Workers discovered Management conducting Bargaining Unit work. Committee Leaders ( George Kawelo, Alex Dona & Claire Rabe), Shop Steward ( Amelia Iese), investigated that Vic Cabuloy was not contacted. […]
Victory: Local 5 members secured huge wage increases
Congratulations! Even in these challenging times, Local 5 members fought and secured huge wage increases in their paychecks this month. • Kaiser Permanente: 3% increase across the board from our 2021 contract victory • Marriott/Kyo-ya, Hilton, Hyatt, Ala Moana members: $1.01 increase for non-tipped • Waikiki Resort, Queen Kapiolani, Hilton Garden Inn are on track […]
Hospitality Workers Lead the Way in 2022 Midterms!
Join our movement to build political power for workers across the country! Paid canvassing opportunity from September 8-November 8 in Phoenix, AZ. Call Joli at (808) 255-7896 by Friday, August 19 if you’re interested. All transportation and lodging expenses covered. Watch our video: