Vacationers fed up with poor service as strike drags on at Hilton Hawaiian Village

While hospitality employees marched on the picket line today outside Hawaii's largest hotel in Waikiki, vacationers aren't feeling the aloha.

[@deborahdean]

My niece was there last week. She said it wasn't a big deal and didn't really disrupt her stay.

[@showaloha]

Sadly thats why they strike, it still will take a lot more for those hotel workers to fight for what is fair in this current down hill economy and increased inflation from the affects of the "Covid Era" and other events...The hotel workers looking to get better staffing and a higher wage just to compete with the current down hill economy is just whats fair to them, especially since the hotel owners took advantage and made record profits during and after Covid era. The hotel management/CE/higher class are thriving so why not share that to their working class and provide efficient staffing to improve hospitality...The hotel owners can predict when the economy gets hit and when inflations go up. I'm sure they hire economists and smart people to predict when they lose/can make profits during good current events and bad current events in the world, to make sure they prepare for bad times like the recession, from the Covid era.. And sadly they hire scabs to take real hotel workers jobs and keep the hotel business flowing like its a normal day, but it really isn't. The hotel owners most likely prepare for the times when the hotel union workers are close to an end of contract, bc a strike may occur. Yet they cheat their guests by not telling them when a strike may likely occur. They could also potentially pay their scabs a bit more bc it looks like a nice price but the hotel owners/management are still profiting off of it and scamming their scabs bc they don't offer any benefits. Those scabs think they are making a good amount, but they are losing on health benefits, etc, and instead fall for the higher classes tricks. And now those scabs have a name on them for taking those hotel workers jobs while on strike...for their own right to do so.

[@808zhu]

The CEO of Park Hotels & Resorts, the owner of the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort, made $56 million in one year. I don't hear people complaining about it... Yet they think these hardworking people, without who this entire place won't run, make too much money and/or are greedy.

[@showaloha]

Im glad u r commenting facts. There are many uneducated people who are judgmental on the strike and the workers thinking they only want higher wages for their contract (the increase wages won't probably even be much of a dent to what a fair share to their workers would be... i bet). Shoot, this is a large and top hotel in the hotel industry its time for more workers to stand up and be allies with each other and fight for whats right... Stop being scared of change, especially after prices are going up every year in Hawai'i and wages aren't balancing out to what the economy is looking like. Soo much hate, jealousy, and uneducated comments that are blinding these other locals and people to think that these workers are striking just to have higher wages. Its more than that, it ain't simple bruh theres more complexity to this strike. They are also trying to pave the way on pointing out that "One job should be enough". You guys want to work multiple jobs in this day of age??? They trying to make a difference or be a voice for the middle class and below. The government blows in America, The rich are getting richer and taking advantage of the middle class and below. We fight for us bc if we dont than who will? You must adapt and make change.

[@808zhu]

@@showaloha It's my pleasure. I'm tired of reading these hateful, jealous, ignorant comments from people who themselves wouldn't say no to more money. We need to stick together - people are in these situations because the rich have divided and conquered us. The time for fighting back is now. Working people make the world function and without them everything would grind to a halt. Regular people deserve to live a life of dignity, not one of barely scraping by under the pain of constant anxiety and hardship.

[@stanmuneoka8117]

What has that has to do with this strike, shame on you causing inflation in Honolulu to rise and more locals suffering, your increased wages will cause a ripple effect hurting more local people. Soon no locals aside the wealthy and and elite can afford to live here. You are part of the problem facing Honolulu. Hewa, be part of the solution. Wake up

[@showaloha]

​@@stanmuneoka8117 I am not sure what you are talking about on how both the locals and wealthy will not be able to live here. If you are already wealthy, you will most likely thrive for a long time. Don't you understand? They are striking bc they want to try to fight for a wage that can compete with the current inflation. In fact, the ripple effect will help other variety of jobs to balance out to the current economy that was affected by countless things, and the "Covid Era" is one of it. The effects of wage increases in one sector can be complex and vary based on local economies and industries. Generally, successful labor movements tend to push for broader wage improvements, but the overall impact can depend on how businesses and economies respond. Positive Effects: Wage Growth Across Sectors: If hotel workers successfully negotiate higher wages, it could lead to increased wage expectations in other low-wage sectors, prompting employers to raise wages to remain competitive and retain workers. Increased Consumer Spending: Higher wages mean more disposable income for workers, which can boost local economies. This increased spending can benefit businesses in various sectors. Improved Working Conditions: Successful labor movements often bring attention to the need for better working conditions, which can inspire similar efforts in other industries. Negative Effects: Inflationary Pressure: If wages rise significantly, businesses might pass those costs onto consumers through higher prices, potentially leading to inflation in the short term.

[@Rudy_Dorame]

Good! vacationers are fed up and so are the workers!! Pay them a livable wage!!!

[@KaeoQuilit]

livable wages?? we in hawaii the more you get paid, the higher everything gos up. who in Hawaii can survive on our pay? non of us! they should've went to college 😮

[@Rudy_Dorame]

@@KaeoQuilit these companies make enough in profits to pay shareholders. They can afford to pay their employees proper wages based off where they conduct their business.

[@The.Hawaiian.Kingdom]

@@Rudy_Dorame But why would they?! This is after all how “Rich father, Poor father” GOT rich, right?!

[@Rudy_Dorame]

@@The.Hawaiian.Kingdom because without labor, they’re nothing…

[@The.Hawaiian.Kingdom]

@@Rudy_Dorame It’s Hawai’i, as long as people get bills, going get people who desperate enough for work, even for lower wages, that’s why the non union workers still stay working at these properties.

[@CupRamen-j8o]

Hawaii is not a good place to move to and raise a family.

[@natelum-ss6lk]

YES! Go BACK to where you were born!

[@KaeoQuilit]

yeah your right stop moving to hawaii outsiders ... y'all the ones driving the market price up 😮 you can visit, just no forget to go home ...

[@charly3575]

@@KaeoQuilitCupRamen comments this in almost every post. I think you’re responding to a bot.

[@libramoon9968]

Island news should interview the guest that got their car damaged as they tried to enter the hotel to check in. See it on yelp !!

[@alaefarmestatesllc]

Hawaii sinking quick!

[@manmeetrana388]

Media bias much?

[@djernie8085]

If you want no tax on overtime, no tax on tips, and many more, vote for TRUMP!!!!!!!!!!!

[@LonnieBrewer-dd4wi]

Bad idea..

[@charly3575]

@@LonnieBrewer-dd4widefinitely a bot. No human being is as stupid as your comment.

[@sammatsusaka823]

Ask for REFUNDS; let them SHUT DOWN.

[@KaeoQuilit]

refund? so they stay in the hotels and then want a free room? they should of booked another hotel...

[@showaloha]

@@KaeoQuilit u crazy or what you never listen to the video? the beautiful lady with the lei just said that the hilton hotel didn't even provide warnings for a likelihood of a strike to happen... instead they still took the guests money with no warnings of future striking beforehand. so how the guests gonna book another hotel beforehand? you like them pay extra to book a new hotel and still dont get refund. u gotta use ur pepeiao not your hoki... you one manini bird.

[@FlacoDepacas]

It's aloha hard- Dwayne Johnson

[@londonbobby69]

Eventually, they will be replaced by migrants.😢

[@educated_guess]

Or AI robots

[@mycrazylifeinhawaii5025]

That's IF the migrants can make to Hawaii...😂 I don't see any influx of illegals on da Island - they not taking boats over here and definitely not SWIMMING!!!😂

[@procurniouspoet9341]

You misspelled transplants.

[@youlose-h3v]

ummm breaking news: the hotel workers that are striking ARE migrants

[@infinitytricks3716]

Not so easy in Hawaii for migrants to exist without English language.

[@KaeoQuilit]

they should lock them out 😮 imagine your employees do this to the guest... 😮

[@LonnieBrewer-dd4wi]

Another Bad idea..

[@Katsu-v9y]

Unskilled workers on strike LOL.

[@Critique808]

That's what I thought. They're asking for the pay amount for a bachelor's degree.

[@jaxripper251]

What they is is Lazy and like 50 dollars an hour to change 🛌 and wash towels

[@showaloha]

@@Critique808 My guy, you gotta be more educated more about why they are striking...You making enemies of allies of the middle class that are fighting for better staffing and fair wages from what the Hilton made even during the Covid Era after "cutting down on staffing" and they still "made record profits off of that" after Covid. And @Katsu-v9y why you gotta stoop soo low to shame the unskilled workers that do the jobs that you don't want to do? shame on you man. Show Aloha man...Shoot there are even skilled workers that are part of that strike, front desk workers, engineers, chefs etc... You just tease the weak? bruh show empathy.

[@ST3ViEboi]

@@Critique808 These workers aren't asking to be rich like those who have obtained a college degree or those sitting on the corporate executive board. They are just simply asking for a living wage in a world where everything else has increased in price. The question now is, do we keep the working class in their places (by providing a wage increase) or do we not increase their wage; and as a result, run the risk of them becoming homeless because their full-time jobs can't pay for rent/mortgage? Would you rather see people who already have full time jobs end up relying on welfare to cover what they cannot, despite working 40 hours a week? I guess we can turn to robots, maybe they'll have some aloha and hospitality to share to these guests at the hotels. Maybe all the working class people can move else where and everyone left behind, each can have their personal robot to do the work. At least robots won't strike like the ones you're complaining about.

[@showaloha]

You really think there is only unskilled workers that are striking? In fact, every job actually requires a skill to learn and there are skills that people want to do and dont want to do. There are workers like chefs, front desks, crafty technicians that fixes broken things, Workers who understands and spreads aloha, etc. Hotel working isnt just housekeeping workers... If you are referring unskilled = housekeeping, have you tried cleaning your own bathroom, room? I hope you do bc that isn't easy especially since you have to make sure there isn't one dirty thing that the guest will complain. Your comment doesn't make you any better than the rich taking advantage of the hardworking/middle class. Too many of you guys trying to make enemies of those that are in the middle class and below, like yourself. Strikes and protests are complex for a reason, its because those who strike want change for the better and its more than just wages, in fact wages will always change dependent on the economy. The economy has never gotten better with our government and with the wealthy class being able to manipulate and take advantage of the middle class. Who knows, maybe youll have to fight and strike for something...You spreading hate, jealousy, and not support for the middle/working class that wants what is fair won't support you, So who will?

[@okolemahu]

Banana republic.

[@joeyguam]

Hawaii Scamming Tourist???

[@KaeoQuilit]

how u figure hawaii? when they are a mainland company with a hawaiian name...

[@joeyguam]

@@KaeoQuilit great point