In 2016, the governor committed to working with the community to revitalize the urban neighborhood based on a vision for a “21st century Kalihi.”

Currently, graduate students at UH are the only state-employed workers that are not permitted to unionize or collectively bargain with their employer.

The company says the dispute is over an out-of-date handbook and “misunderstandings,” but workers say management retaliated with bullying and harassment after they sought union representation.

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.