Hawaiʻi becomes first state to invest in elder care infrastructure
The newly launched Kupuna Caregivers Program will help working caregivers pay for vital support services for their elderly charges.
City to hold final Important Ag Lands community meeting
Governor Ige has said he intends to increase Hawaiʻi’s food-production capacity. However, sprawling housing developments like Hoʻopili continue to put this goal further out of reach.
Micronesian community assistance program to receive $250,000
The We Are Oceania Hālau Ola One Stop Center in Honolulu works to address the unique needs of the Micronesian community in Hawaiʻi.
UH grad students rally in support of unionization
Currently, graduate students at UH are the only state-employed workers that are not permitted to unionize or collectively bargain with their employer.
Labor board schedules unfair labor practices hearing on Aqua-Aston
Thirteen unfair labor practice charges have been filed against Aqua-Aston since February.
Ige plans to veto grad student unionization bill
HB553 would allow graduate assistants at UH to collectively bargain and form a labor union, but Governor Ige has informed the legislature of his intent to veto the bill.
Aston settles unfair labor practice charges with Local 5
But there are two conflicting accounts of what happened and why.
Aston Hotels responds to union accusations
The company says the dispute is over an out-of-date handbook and “misunderstandings,” but workers say management retaliated with bullying and harassment after they sought union representation.
Hawaiʻi lawmakers seek exemption from Jones Act
Proponents of exempting Hawaiʻi from the domestic build requirement say it would create a larger market and foster greater competition in ocean shipping for the noncontiguous trades.
Demand for office and technical professionals spikes across Hawaiʻi
Hawaiʻi's largest human resources organization says demand for office and technical workers has picked up significantly on all islands.
Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort workers ratify new contract
Workers will receive a raise and increased healthcare funding from the hotel.
Workers and community supporters rally for better patient care
Kaiser union workers currently on strike will be joined by other Local 5 members and community supporters for a march through Waikīkī.
Aikea Movement rallies against condo conversion
Aikea, a labor movement organized by hospitality & healthcare union UNITE HERE! Local 5, rallied at Honolulu Hale today in support of Honolulu City Council Bill 16.