Ala Moana Hotel workers have a new contract thanks to the Unite Here! Local 5 union. The new contract will, over a period of 5 years, increase the wages and benefits for the 327 unionized employees that will match compensation scales with other hotel workers represented by Local 5. Ala Moana Hotel's general manager, Bill Comstock, stated, "We deeply value the contributions that each of our 300 Ala Moana Hotel employees provide to enhance the guest experience at our hotel. We're pleased to offer appropriate payment and advancement opportunities that make Ala Moana Hotel a kamaaina favorite not just for our guests, but also for our staff."
The Unite Here! Local 5 union noted that after factoring in the value of medical coverage and pension benefits, the low end of hourly pay at the hotel will equalize at about $31. In a statement, the union wrote, "Bringing another hotel up to that level brings Hawaii's working people closer to achieving $31 for everyone."
Source: Honolulu Star Advertiser, 4-25-2014, www.staradvertiser.com
Posted by Jeff Uyemura-Reyes, Principal Broker, REALTOR®
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