Gate Gourmet worker Leslie and two concerned students delegated Hawai’i Governor Abercrombie, informing him that the international food service company Sodexo is using a loophole in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) to cut benefits to workers at college campuses by designating them as “part-time” because, as school year workers, they do not work year-round. There […]
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The AiKea Movement organized a photo scavenger hunt to raise awareness of the low wages paid to bank tellers. Participants had loads of fun taking photos of their teammates passing out leaflets and carrying banners in various locations across town. The leaflets spread awareness of this issue and call on Edward Pei (Executive Director of […]
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Kaiser workers receive a little treat at work, with some wise words: Don’t be a sucker! Fight for your pension! Kaiser is trying to take away workers’ guaranteed pensions. That would be at least $1200/month that workers would lose when they retire. That’s something worth fighting for. Kaiser, don’t touch our pensions! View more photos […]
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Moana Surfrider worker Michelle Kobayashi recently had a 5 day suspension removed from her record with full back pay. The company issued the suspension because Michelle left her deposit box key dangling from the lock instead of securing it while she was in front helping guests check in. No money was lost and it was […]
Even though room service waithelp Ryan Chen was available and willing to work, Hyatt violated the CBA and refused to replace sick calls in the room service department. The Contract Enforcement Team filed grievances on Ryan’s behalf. Hyatt has agreed to pay Ryan $438.75 of overtime and service charges. Congratulations to Ryan for stepping up […]
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If you remember, Kaiser gave us a last, best and final packaged deal on January 16: KAISER’S “DEAL” excluded future workers from our pension plan and raised the qualifying hours for current workers to earn a year of pension credit. did not include any retroactive pay for us. Instead they wanted us to settle for […]
81 Banquet workers at the Sheraton Waikiki won back their tip money! Due to Sheraton Waikiki management’s negligence on over-charging guests, many banquet workers’ tips were illegally expunged to compensate for the employer’s mistake. According to our CBA, we won the hard-earned tip money back to our workers. Pictured here are banquet workers Perfecto, Cathy, […]
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After years of fighting to get her promotion, Hyatt Regency Waikiki worker Teresita finally got the inspectress position, her seniority, AND $2600 backpay!! Hopefully, this will help show management favoritism doesn’t pay!
On July 10, a group of 20 students, Kaiser workers, and community members leafleted downtown to raise awareness of the low wages endured by bank workers and encouraged bank workers to take our online survey. They also delegated Edward Pei (Kaiser Permanente Board Member and Executive Director of the Hawaii Bankers Association) and asked him […]
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On July 4, workers at The Kahala Resort ratified their new contract with a 99% yes vote. They are the final Local 5 hotel in Waikiki to ratify their contract, meaning all of our Waikiki hotels now have a contract that puts them on the same standard. Their wage increases will be effective as of […]
Gate Gourmet worker & students ask Governor Abercrombie to stand up for workers’ rights to healthcare
Gate Gourmet worker Leslie and two concerned students delegated Hawai’i Governor Abercrombie, informing him that the international food service company Sodexo is using a loophole in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) to cut benefits to workers at college campuses by designating them as “part-time” because, as school year workers, they do not work year-round. There […]
Photo Scavenger Hunt to raise bank tellers’ pay
The AiKea Movement organized a photo scavenger hunt to raise awareness of the low wages paid to bank tellers. Participants had loads of fun taking photos of their teammates passing out leaflets and carrying banners in various locations across town. The leaflets spread awareness of this issue and call on Edward Pei (Executive Director of […]
Don’t be a sucker: Fight for your pension!
Kaiser workers receive a little treat at work, with some wise words: Don’t be a sucker! Fight for your pension! Kaiser is trying to take away workers’ guaranteed pensions. That would be at least $1200/month that workers would lose when they retire. That’s something worth fighting for. Kaiser, don’t touch our pensions! View more photos […]
Suspension removed for Moana Surfrider worker
Moana Surfrider worker Michelle Kobayashi recently had a 5 day suspension removed from her record with full back pay. The company issued the suspension because Michelle left her deposit box key dangling from the lock instead of securing it while she was in front helping guests check in. No money was lost and it was […]
Contract Enforcement Team stops Hyatt Regency Waikiki from cheating room service workers out of work opportunity!
Even though room service waithelp Ryan Chen was available and willing to work, Hyatt violated the CBA and refused to replace sick calls in the room service department. The Contract Enforcement Team filed grievances on Ryan’s behalf. Hyatt has agreed to pay Ryan $438.75 of overtime and service charges. Congratulations to Ryan for stepping up […]
UPDATE: Kaiser Permanente negotiations
If you remember, Kaiser gave us a last, best and final packaged deal on January 16: KAISER’S “DEAL” excluded future workers from our pension plan and raised the qualifying hours for current workers to earn a year of pension credit. did not include any retroactive pay for us. Instead they wanted us to settle for […]
81 banquet workers win back tip money
81 Banquet workers at the Sheraton Waikiki won back their tip money! Due to Sheraton Waikiki management’s negligence on over-charging guests, many banquet workers’ tips were illegally expunged to compensate for the employer’s mistake. According to our CBA, we won the hard-earned tip money back to our workers. Pictured here are banquet workers Perfecto, Cathy, […]
Hyatt worker wins inspectress promotion
After years of fighting to get her promotion, Hyatt Regency Waikiki worker Teresita finally got the inspectress position, her seniority, AND $2600 backpay!! Hopefully, this will help show management favoritism doesn’t pay!
Workers, youth delegate Kaiser Board Member Edward Pei
On July 10, a group of 20 students, Kaiser workers, and community members leafleted downtown to raise awareness of the low wages endured by bank workers and encouraged bank workers to take our online survey. They also delegated Edward Pei (Kaiser Permanente Board Member and Executive Director of the Hawaii Bankers Association) and asked him […]
Kahala Resort workers ratify contract
On July 4, workers at The Kahala Resort ratified their new contract with a 99% yes vote. They are the final Local 5 hotel in Waikiki to ratify their contract, meaning all of our Waikiki hotels now have a contract that puts them on the same standard. Their wage increases will be effective as of […]