The labor union UNITE HERE Local 5, which represents hotel workers in Hawaii, has approved a strike at 7 hotels in Waikiki by a majority vote.
The hotels affected are Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort, Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa, Moana Surfrider – A Westin Resort & Spa, The Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection Resort, Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, Sheraton Waikiki, and Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, encompassing around 5,000 workers. 94% of the votes were in favor.
From 2019 to 2022, while the American hotel industry’s operating profits increased by 26.63%, the number of staff per room decreased by 13%, the union claims.
The union is demanding wage increases that match inflation and the soaring cost of living, safe workloads and proper staffing that pertain to the quality of guest services and amenities. In a survey of about 4,000 people, 76% said they could not afford an unexpected bill of $500, and 78% answered that their employers cut their wages, using the coronavirus as a reason, resulting in disadvantages.
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