September 2016 Workers Lead Bulletin

Ka’anapali Beach Club workers rally, Marriott housekeepers take their lunch break, and more. Read below for more of our Local 5  victories. (Printable PDF version of our August 2016 Workers Lead Bulletin: English and Chinese.) Waikiki Beach Marriott Bibingka Break 88% of Waikiki Beach Marriott housekeepers said they don’t take their lunch break because they […]

Ramada Hotel workers: we deserve edible, quality food

Ramada Hotel shop stewards Mila and Edwin, along with worker leaders throughout the hotel, delegated management and delivered a petition for better food quality. Workers deserve edible, quality food when they work hard for a company that profits from their hard labor! #WorkersLead

Waikiki Resort workers demand respect, address short staffing

Waikiki Resort shop steward Jin Park delegated HR and delivered a petition signed by our members, demanding that workers be treated with respect and addressing short staffing issues. #WorkersLead

Local 5 stands in solidarity with the Trump Taj Mahal workers

Local 5 organizer Marsha joined the Trump Taj Mahal workers’ strike in Atlantic City! They have been on strike for 57 days because they were left with no other choice. One of the richest men on the planet, Carl Icahn, stripped away healthcare, retirement and other benefits from the workers at the Taj Mahal Casino […]

Waikiki Beach Marriott Bibingka Break

88% of Waikiki Beach Marriott housekeepers said they don’t take their lunch break because they have to clean too many checkout rooms. As a result, 91% said they suffer pain or injury on the job. Today, we invited them to take their lunch break and eat bibingka with us. 82% of the housekeepers took their […]

Maui hotel workers stand with the Handlery Hotel San Diego!

Maui hotel workers stand in solidarity with the Handlery Hotel San Diego workers who are members of UNITE HERE Local 30 and are fighting for a fair contract. Last week, Brett Behana, a Handlery Hotel worker and Local 30 member, stood with Ka’anapali Beach Club workers who are also fighting for a fair contract. Much […]

August 2016 Workers Lead Bulletin

A 30+% raise for Hale Koa workers, Hale Nani ratification, and more. Read below for more of our Local 5  victories. (Printable PDF version of our August 2016 Workers Lead Bulletin: English and Chinese.) Hale Koa workers to receive at least a 30% raise Because Hale Koa is owned by the federal government, its workers’ […]

Hale Nani workers ratify union contract

Local 5 members at the Avalon Hale Nani Rehabilitation & Nursing Center ratified their new union contract by a vote of 117 to 1. Their new contract addresses concerns about staffing and improves wages and benefits. Congratulations to the Hale Nani workers! Your strength and unity is an example and an inspiration for all of […]

2016 Local 5 Endorsements

Local 5 is working to build power inside and outside of our workplaces. Voting together and winning together is one step toward this. Hawaii’s primary election is on Saturday, August 13, 2016 from 7:00a – 6:00p. Go here to find your polling place or view a sample ballot. You can also do early walk-in voting […]

HARIETT Fall 2016 schedule

HARIETT (Hotel And Restaurant Industry Employment & Training Trust) provides job training opportunities for Local 5 members at NO cost through a partnership between participating Employers and Local 5. A PDF version of the Fall 2016 class schedule for Oahu can be found here. A full list of programs available statewide can be found on […]