Following a limited strike at several hotels on O'ahu and Kaua'i, Hilton Hawaiian Village workers go on strike. Unlike the previous one, this strike has no end date and will likely continue until the union and management can agree on a new contract. As such, guests can expect major impacts for the foreseeable future. … [Read more...] about Hilton Hawaiian Village Workers Go On Strike
Unite Here Local 5
3-Day Strike at Hawai’i Hotels
As threatened recently, Unite Here! Local 5 members staged a 3-day strike at Hawai'i hotels. This limited strike action is an interesting change in strategy for the union and was coordinated with other units throughout the country. It also likely serves as a warning to hotel operators of things to come. … [Read more...] about 3-Day Strike at Hawai’i Hotels
Hawai’i Hotel Workers Say Strike is Imminent
Recently, I reported that workers at seven of the largest hotels in the islands voted to strike. Well, apparently, Hawai'i hotel workers say strike is imminent. The affected properties are among the largest and most popular in the state, which will have huge implications for visitors. … [Read more...] about Hawai’i Hotel Workers Say Strike is Imminent
Waikiki Hotel Workers Voted to Strike
Hot on the heels of a strike beginning at the Grand Wailea resort on Maui, Waikiki hotel workers voted to strike. Unite Here Local 5 held a strike vote late last week, and an overwhelming majority of affected members voted in favor of a strike, which will be bad news for visitors if an agreement with the union isn't reached soon. … [Read more...] about Waikiki Hotel Workers Voted to Strike
Hilton Hawaiian Reached a Tentative Agreement
Good news! The first hotel workers' contract negotiation process went smoothly as Hilton Hawaiian reached a tentative agreement with Unite Here Local 5. The new contract still needs to be ratified, so we're not out of the woods yet, but this is a good sign. … [Read more...] about Hilton Hawaiian Reached a Tentative Agreement
Contract Bargaining Begins at 19 Hawaii Hotels
Do you remember the great Marriott/Kyo-ya hotel worker strike of 2018? If so, the word that contract bargaining begins at 19 Hawaii hotels likely gives you some pause. I know it does for me. … [Read more...] about Contract Bargaining Begins at 19 Hawaii Hotels
Hawaii Hotels Push Back Against Stay Safe Guidelines
Many of the major hotel brands recently announced mask requirements based on the AHLA guidelines. But, some of the guidelines are causing job security concerns, causing Hawaii hotels to push back against the Stay Safe guidelines. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Hotels Push Back Against Stay Safe Guidelines
Honolulu Airport Concession Workers Are on Strike
The Honolulu Airport concession workers are on strike, shutting down virtually all food and beverage vendors at the airport during one of the busiest travel times of the year. … [Read more...] about Honolulu Airport Concession Workers Are on Strike
Hawaii Marriott Strike Update and Impacts
On October 8, 2,700 Marriott employees in Hawaii walked off the job. They joined other Marriott employees across the country demanding more pay and job security. And while the impacted hotels continue to be open, things aren't business as usual. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Marriott Strike Update and Impacts
Marriott Hawaii Employees Go on Strike
First came Boston, then came San Francisco, San Jose, Oakland, San Diego, and Detroit. And now, Marriott Hawaii employees go on strike too. … [Read more...] about Marriott Hawaii Employees Go on Strike