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.
Last day to request mail ballot for 2021 Local 5 Officer Election
BIG ELECTION REMINDERS! Last day to request a mail ballot for the Local 5 Officer Election is TODAY. You must contact DOL Election Supervisor Gary Gray before 12:00pm TODAY at 808-541-2937 or at [email protected]. You can VOTE IN PERSON on Thu. 8/26/21 at Local 5 Honolulu office on 1516 South King St from 12pm-5pm but to […]
For Local 5 Officer Election, please consider voting by mail
For the Local 5 Officer Election, please consider voting by mail to minimize the risk of COVID infection! You can still request a mail ballot, if needed, by Fri. 8/20/21 before 12:00pm by contacting DOL Election Supervisor Gary Gray: 808-541-2937 or at [email protected]. Instructions here.
Kyo-ya cashiers fight for their jobs back
Cashiers at the Moana Surfrider, Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, and Royal Hawaiian got their jobs back after filing grievances! Workers from all four Kyo-ya Waikiki hotels stood up for one another and participated in each other’s grievance meetings 👊 🙌 Solidarity brings our jobs back! #UnionAdvantage
Sheraton Waikiki valet workers delegate management for their jobs back
Anxious to return to work, Sheraton Waikiki valet workers met with HR and the General Manager to ask why they were not called back when occupancy has been in the high 80s to 90s for months. They were called back the following week, and more valet is needed. Sheraton Waikiki employees: contact your department […]
Reminder to mail your ballot for 2021 Local 5 Officer Election
Reminder to request a mail ballot for the Local 5 Officer Election, if needed, by Fri. 8/20/21 before 12:00pm by contacting DOL Election Supervisor Gary Gray: 808-541-2937 or at [email protected]. Your dues must be paid up! Click here for info on paying dues.
Local 5 members on Oahu: Certified Nurse Aid training program
Local 5 members on Oahu: HARIETT is partnering with the the University of Hawaii Community College System in a Certified Nurse Aide Training program. The program is open to Local 5 members, as well as their family members, who have been impacted by the pandemic and remain unemployed or under-employed. The program is free, with […]
Workers win fight to reopen Mokihana cafeteria
Sheraton Waikiki and Royal Hawaiian workers can once again enjoy fresh, hot cooked meals and more in the Mokihana cafeteria–first time since the closure and re-opening of the hotels. Mahalo to our shop stewards, Sergio, Norman, Tele and our committee leaders who filed grievances and continued to push management to provide our workers nutritious […]
Moana Surfrider clerk wins grievance, sick/vacation accruals, & more
William Tsang, a timekeeper/ receiving clerk at Moana Surfrider, finally received a settlement for his grievance that he filed because management tried to give his job to security. The settlement included all health & welfare/pension contributions for the hours he would’ve worked, as well as sick/vacation accruals. William said, “I am so happy we all […]
How to request a replacement ballot for the 2021 Local 5 Officer Election
How to request a replacement ballot You must email (preferable) or phone Department of Labor Election Supervisor Gary Gray for a replacement ballot. Email: [email protected] Phone: 808-541-2937 Members should provide this info and put “ballot request” in the Email subject line. Name Current Address Phone Employer Reason (ie. Lost, never received, spoiled, etc) Request must […]
Unions must fight against voter suppression and racial violence
Unions must fight against voter suppression and racial violence By Aina Iglesias – Front Desk Agent, Doubletree Hilton Alana Waikiki Are you interested in writing for UNITE HERE Local 5? We also offer writing training. Contact Paola Rodelas. The pandemic made it clear that our basic human rights are under attack. The greediness of big […]