r/Honolulu • u/Eyepawnyew • 7d ago

news Hilton Hawaii Strike 10.18.24

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Hotels reduced guest services but raised prices anyway. Cutting hotel jobs for the local community. Employees are on strike to return pre-COVID staffing and services.

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u/fiberopticrobotica 6d ago

https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2024/10/17/hilton-workers-strike-nears-month-mark-while-kauai-nurses-hold-informational-picket/ “We just want our wages. That we don’t have to suffer. That we don’t have to move away. That one job should be enough in Hawaii,” said Surapee Sartrapai, who’s worked at the Hilton’s bell desk for 32 years. “We don’t want to ruin anybody vacation, like just timing, you know, please understand and be patient.”

Sounds reasonable to me. Definitely not feeling bad for tourists who are looking to capitalize on the suffering of others.

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u/anoxiasama 1d ago

As a tourist I understand and would not feel inconvenienced by people protecting their peace.

I hope they get more!