Hilton Hawaiian Village Workers Reach Tentative Agreement

After 40 days of striking, workers at the Hilton Hawaiian Village have reached a tentative agreement with management, represented by UNITE HERE Local 5, which covers more than 1,800 employees including housekeepers and maintenance staff. A ratification vote is scheduled for November 4, with workers expected to return to their jobs the following day if the agreement is approved. The strike was motivated by demands for better staffing and wage increases amidst rising living costs, with concerns that hotels had taken advantage of the pandemic to cut services and staff. While this agreement may signal a resolution for the Hilton Hawaiian Village workers, over 3,200 members at seven other hotels in Hawaii remain without a contract and could potentially strike. Hilton officials expressed optimism, stating the agreement is beneficial for both team members and the hotel. Details of the agreement have not yet been disclosed.