HWC Testimony 2/26/22 against HB2510 and in support of SB 2018 Although the Hawaii Workers Center supports some of the provisions in HB2510, weoppose the delayed timetable for…
In Support of ALU and HB 1531, January 31, 2022
HWC Testimony in Support of ALU and HB 1531, 1-31-22 Submitted for HWC by John Witeck On behalf of the Hawaii Workers Center, I urge your committee…
Testimony to Senate Labor Committee regarding minimum wage
The Hawaii Workers Center strongly supports raising the very low Hawaiiminimum wage of $10.10 an hour, but HB2510 is not sufficient. Pleasestrengthen HB 2510 to remove tip credit and…
Comments on HB2510
Dear members of the House Committee on Labor & Tourism, The Hawaii Workers Center supports some of the provisions in this bill, butwe must point out that the provisions…
In Support of Bill 80, October 20, 2020
On behalf of the Hawai’i Workers Center, I strongly urge the Council topass Bill 80 and afford Hawai’i’s hotel workers a safe workplace and a fairprocess for…
Testimony opposing DLIR’s Director Confirmation, February 3rd, 2021
To: Senate Committee on Labor, Culture and the ArtsAttn: Senator Brian Taniguchi, Chair, and Committee members Hawaii Workers Center Testimony for February 3, 2021, Confirmation hearingOpposing the…
Testimony in Support of SB588, Right of Recall
Presented by Jun Shin On behalf of the Hawai’i Workers Center, I strongly urge the Legislature to pass SB 588(HB 642) and afford Hawai’i’s hotel workers a…
Testimony to Senate Against DLIR Directory Confirmation
To: Senate Committee on Labor, Culture and the ArtsSenator Brian Taniguchi, Chair Re: Opposing the Confirmation of Anne Perreira-Eustaqui as DLIR DirectorThe Hawaii Workers Center is a…
Media Advisory, Workers’ Needs During COVID-19, January 14, 2022
Hawaii Workers Center Supports Doctors & Nurses Calling for Free Covid-testingand Vaccinations to Protect the Health and Safety of WorkersThe Hawaii Workers Center endorses the call of…
Supporting SB2172 to Shut Down Red Hill
HWC & MY TESTIMONY ON SHUTTING DOWN RED HILL, 1-25-22 Dear Chair Keohokalole, Chair Gabbard, Vice Chair Baker, Vice Chair Nishihara, and membersof the Senate Health and…