Arbitrator rules that Hilton Hawaiian Village must backpay workers more than $133,000 for unlawfully subcontracting their work

Our collective bargaining agreement prohibits Hilton Hawaiian Village from subcontracting bargaining unit work unless the hotel gives the Union notice and the Union gives its permission. In 2012, Hilton subcontracted almost all of its newspaper delivery around the property, thus depriving bargaining unit workers of work opportunity, and the majority of their income. The Contract […]

Mahalo to these Local 5 members for stepping up as leaders!

21 Local 5 members took a leave of absence for one week to talk to their coworkers about our plan to win in 2018. Mahalo to these members for stepping up as leaders! Gemma Weinstein (Organizer & Executive Board Member) and the Local 5 team honored these members at the end of the blitz: Amanda […]

Do you know the plan for 2018?

20 Local 5 members took a one-week leave of absence to talk to their coworkers about our plan for 2018. They organized over 20 coffee hours attended by 129 members. 49 of them agreed to host their own coffee hours to reach more of their coworkers. Awesome job, everyone! If you want to learn more […]

Sheraton Princess Kaiulani kitchen workers and WAT team flex their power

Due to the Employer’s failure to schedule properly in the Sheraton Princess Kaiulani kitchen, the #1 dinner cook, #1 assistant cook, and #1 breakfast cook could not get their preferred days off. Working with the WAT (Worker Action Team), culinary workers have pushed for and won the right to re-do the department bid. Great work, […]

Hilton Hawaiian Village cafeteria attendant wins back sick leave

Hilton Hawaiian Village failed and refused to award Helena Li, a cafeteria attendant, the correct amount of sick leave. Helena filed a grievance with the Contract Enforcement Team and won $863 for 44.5 hours of sick leave.

Hilton Hawaiian Village reservation agent receives back pay for lost work opportunity

Christine Morgan, a Reservation Agent at the Hilton Hawaiian Village, filed a grievance with the Contract Enforcement Team because the Hilton failed to schedule her by seniority. She won $2,252.04 in back pay for lost work opportunity.

1/12 & 1/13: Hale Nani Negotiations

Hale Nani Negotiations are on Tuesday, January 12 and Wednesday, January 13 at the Local 5 office (1516 S King St. Honolulu, HI 96826). Caucus starts at 4:00p. Negotiations start at 5:00p. Be prompt to prep testimony. Local 5 members, please show your support and solidarity!

Hyatt Regency Waikiki pantry worker awarded overtime pay

Cellina Yoshikawa, a pantry worker at the Hyatt Regency Waikiki, filed a grievance with the Contract Enforcement Team because Hyatt refused to replace sick calls. She won 8 hours of overtime pay, totaling $272.04.

Wrongfully terminated Steward at Hilton Hawaiian Village gets his job back

Hilton Hawaiian Village steward Carlos Fajota was terminated in June 2015. He felt he was wrongfully terminated, so he filed a grievance with the Contract Enforcement Team. On December 27, 2015, the Employer will reinstate Carlos and reimburse him for lost wages, benefits and other compensation. The Employer will also expunge any reference to this […]

UNITE HERE Local 5 ratifies new contract with Kaiser Permanente

HONOLULU — October 20, 2015 — After three years of contract bargaining, Kaiser Permanente employees represented by UNITE HERE! Local 5 voted overwhelmingly to ratify a new three-year collective bargaining agreement that covers 1,900 employees at 22 facilities throughout Hawaii. The agreement retains full pension coverage with no cuts to benefits, provides excellent pay increases, […]