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Waikiki Beach Marriott Bibingka Break

IMG_2724 copy88% 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 break today! We should all be able to take our lunch breaks every day!

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About UNITE HERE Local 5
Local 5 represents 10,000 workers throughout Hawaii who work in the hospitality, health care and food service industries and is an affiliate of UNITE HERE, an international union that represents over 250,000 workers throughout the U.S. and Canada.