1516 S. King st. Honolulu, HI 96826
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.
Union Solidarity Tuesdays to show Kaiser Permanente we are united
Hyatt Regency Waikiki workers ask guests to request daily room cleaning
Hazelson Dy and Patrick Dy are brothers and housekeepers at the Hyatt Regency Waikiki. They passed out leaflets and talked to guests about requesting daily room cleaning. Guests deserve a clean hotel room. Daily room cleaning is required by our collective bargaining agreement, and would help housekeepers like them get back to work so they […]
Sheraton Maui workers talk to new hires about the Union Advantage
Sheraton Maui Leaders represented Local 5 in the new hire orientation yesterday. Three Local 5 committee leaders and shop stewards–Jason Valdez, Evie Chargualaf, and Celia Arcilla–did the presentation on the advantages of being a union member for 8 new hires. #UnionAdvantage
Our members trust Local 5 with rent relief assistance
Since last year, Local 5 has been assisting members with applying for the counties’ rent relief programs. Local 5 members have reported that they are more comfortable applying and asking questions about the rent relief program with us because they trust us. #UnionAdvantage Mahalo to Local 5 members Haley Oki, Caitlin Sabado, and Sora […]
2021 Local 5 Union Officer Election Results
Hyatt Centric Waikiki workers from different department delegate the General Manager
80% of Hyatt Centric Waikiki leaders from different departments showed their unity and solidarity by calling on the GM to reopen the poolside bar and to have hot meals served for workers every day. Housekeepers urged that it is their right to have a good meal while doing vigorous work. Glen, a bartender, expressed […]
Kaiser Permanente sterile processing techs fight for work opportunities
Reminder about in-person voting for 2021 Local 5 Officer Election
Reminder to VOTE in person for the Local 5 Officer Election tomorrow (Thu. 8/26/21) at Local 5 Honolulu office on 1516 South King St from 12pm-5pm! Votes to be tallied on Fri. 8/27/21.
The real benefits of union membership
The real benefits of union membership By Nely Reinante – Housekeeper, Hilton Hawaiian Village Are you interested in writing for UNITE HERE Local 5? We provide writing training. Contact Paola Rodelas. “The workers united will never be defeated! Fair is fair, we want our share!” These were the lines that my six-year-old daughter loved to […]
Another reminder to mail your ballot for 2021 Local 5 Officer Election
Ballots for the Local 5 Officer Election must be mailed so that they will be received at the post office no later than 10:00am on Fri. 8/27/21. Mail your ballot ASAP!