Weeks-long strike ends as Hawaii Marriott workers agree new pay deal
Hawaii’s long-drawn-out hotel strike is finally over.
Nearly 3,000 workers at five hotels in Oahu and Maui voted to accept an improved pay deal bringing an end to nearly two months on the picket line.
The Unite Here Local 5 ballot scored a 99.6% yes vote.
It had been the longest strike in the union’s history.
"We’re grateful for the solidarity of our fellow union members and the support of the entire community,’ said Unite Here Local 5 president Gemma Weinstein.
At stake were demands for increased wages, job security and guarantees on workplace safety.
The strike impacted the Sheraton Waikiki, The Royal Hawaiian, Westin Moana Surfrider, Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, and Sheraton Maui.
All are owned by Kyo-ya and managed by Marriott:
"The new agreement meets the needs of our employees and Kyo-ya,’ the company said.
Marriott had been at odds with unions representing about 7,700 employees in eight cities since contracts expired in the summer.
Marriott had agreed new contracts with workers in Boston, Detroit, San Jose, Oakland, and San Diego.
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