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.

But there are two conflicting accounts of what happened and why.

The company says the dispute is over an out-of-date handbook and “misunderstandings,” but workers say management retaliated with bullying and harassment after they sought union representation.

Workers will receive a raise and increased healthcare funding from the hotel.

Kaiser union workers currently on strike will be joined by other Local 5 members and community supporters for a march through Waikīkī.