January 8, 2025:
Hawaii Workers Center delivers letter to Queen’s Medical Center to avert strike
Community group urges Queen’s to avert nurses strike
January 2, 2025:
First Filipino fire survivor report stresses financial needs
December 27, 2024:
$2.1 billion coming to Maui for fire recovery
Maui’s wildfires contribute to 18% rise in homelessness across US, federal officials say
December 21, 2024:
Report calls for inclusive recovery for Filipino survivors of Lahaina fire
December 15, 2024:
Storm survivors demand disaster recovery funding at U.S. Capitol
December 12, 2024:
Survivors from across the US demand faster, more efficient federal response to disasters
December 10, 2024:
Maui renters demand disaster recovery funds. Time running out
Maui residents advocate for Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery funding
December 9, 2024:
Hawaii groups urge Congress for Lahaina recovery funds, housing aid
December 6, 2024:
Editorial: Stop stiffing Hawaii service workers
November 21, 2024
UH law school launches expungement automation tool
November 15, 2024
Local labor unions celebrate victories, but uncertainty looms
November 13, 2024
Hawaiʻi Workers Center is Advocating for Hawaii’s Work Force
November 5, 2024
Striking Hilton workers return to jobs after ratifying contract
November 3, 2024
Hotel workers, Hilton reach tentative agreement
Various community groups march to show support for Hilton Hotel workers on strike
October 31, 2024:
$6.6M settlement for injured construction worker fuels demand for workplace safety
Hawaii construction worker obtains $6.6 million settlement after jobsite accident
$6.6M settlement sparks call for stronger workplace safety in construction
Severely injured construction worker receives $6.6M settlement
October 21, 2024:
Charges dismissed against 10 arrested during Kapiʻolani hospital protest
October 18, 2024:
Maui ʻohana is one of the many facing the grim possibility of becoming unsheltered
October 16, 2024:
Hilton workers’ strike nears month mark, while Kauai nurses hold informational picket
Maui Vs. Maui: Candidates Square Off In County Council Power Struggle
October 11, 2024:
Bench Warrant Recall and Expungement Clinic A Success
October 4, 2024:
Advocates, lawmakers on Maui clash over rent stabilization, affordable housing
October 1, 2024:
Kapi’olani nurses reach tentative contract deal
Community groups host inaugural Hawaii Walk for Health in Aiea
September 28, 2024:
10 arrested during nurses demonstration at Kapiolani Medical Center
September 24, 2024:
Police arrest 10 protestors at Kapiʻolani lockout
September 23, 2024:
Honolulu police arrest 10 demonstrators outside Kapi‘olani hospital; talks to resume Tuesday
September 20, 2024:
Meet the Hawaii changemakers chosen for this year’s Obama Foundation leaders program
September 18, 2024:
Maui council to consider rent cap to control skyrocketing prices
September 17, 2024:
Maui Housing Advocates Push for Rent Control Bill to Cap Soaring Prices
Rent stabilization considered to slow runaway post-disaster housing costs
Hundreds of nurses gather at Hawaii State Capitol as tension escalates
September 14, 2024:
Kapi‘olani nurses strike and prepare for lockout
September 12, 2024:
Maui rent stabilization topic of special committee meeting on Monday
September 6, 2024:
‘Heartbreaking’ | High rents on Maui prompt advocates to push rent control bill
August 30, 2024
This Labor Day, a reminder of how immigrant labor shapes Hawaii
August 12, 2024:
Hundreds participate in Walk for Health event in Honolulu
August 10, 2024:
Community groups host inaugural Hawaii Walk for Health in Aiea
July 18, 2024:
Panagtakaw Iti Sweldo (Wage Theft)
July 12, 2024:
July 2, 2024:
Housing advocates urge governor to extend Maui emergency proclamation
June 24, 2024:
Advocates push for rental cap on Maui to protect tenants from skyrocketing rates
Max’s Restaurant employees owed $300K in back pay after federal investigation
June 22, 2024:
The Department of Labor and the Hawaii Workers Center
June 20, 2024:
Workers from Max’s Restaurant awarded significant compensation for unpaid overtime
June 1, 2024:
The 2024 Legislative Session: Hawaii Workers Edition
May 6, 2024:
May 2, 2024:
Hundreds support International Workers’ Day March and Rally in Honolulu
April 28, 2024:
Hundreds expected to take part in May Day March & Rally
April 21, 2024:
Age Discrimination in the Workplace?
April 5, 2024:
Maui residents say ‘loopholes’ in emergency proclamation is causing more homelessness
April 3, 2024:
Maui Tenants Association to meet again with Mayor Bissen
March 25, 2024:
March is Women’s History Month
March 10, 2024:
What is the Tipped Wage About?
March 8, 2024:
Maui housing advocates express concerns during meeting with Mayor Bissen
March 3, 2024:
Hawaiʻi Workers Center shines light on housing issues impacting some Lahaina wildfire survivors
February 29, 2024:
Hawaii Workers Center holds press conference with information on Maui housing resources
Housing advocates encourage Maui’s Filipino fire survivors to reach out for help
February 23, 2024:
Maui tenants call for eviction moratorium extension, expansion
February 22, 2024:
Maui housing advocates beg governor to close loophole on evictions
January 9, 2024:
Hawaiʻi Workers Center PSA by ʻŌlelo Community Media
January 6, 2024:
Hawaii Workers Center pleased Gov. Green extended emergency proclamation for Maui wildfires
January 5, 2024:
Hawaii Workers Center happy with extended emergency wildfire proclamation
January 1, 2024:
Hawaii minimum wage gets bumped to $14 per hour
December 17, 2023:
Column: Permanent ceasefire needed in Gaza
December 15, 2023:
Renters Fear Unintended Consequences Of Tax Breaks To Help House Maui Fire Survivors
December 3, 2023:
Can we talk about the different wages?
December 1, 2023:
Grant to support comprehensive disaster response for Lahaina’s Filipino community
November 6, 2023:
Lahaina’s Filipino Community Is Fighting For Its Voice
October 24, 2023:
Maui rally highlights plight of renters in wake of fires
October 6, 2023:
Filipino Workers’ Role in Hawaii’s Labor Movement Part 2
October 1, 2023:
Column: Gather will to fix our broken legislative process
September 29, 2023:
Micronesian tenants fight back against ‘terrible’ apartment conditions
September 3, 2023:
As Maui’s economy falters, advocates call for more protections to keep people in their homes
September 2, 2023:
Are the billions of dollars raised for disaster relief going to the most vulnerable?
August 31, 2023:
Filipino community asks government not to ‘forget them’ in Maui wildfire recovery
August 29, 2023:
These Maui Tenants Didn’t Lose Their Homes In The Fire, But They’re Still Being Displaced
August 26, 2023
Several groups make their voices heard at State Capitol regarding Maui related issues.
August 25, 2023:
Advocates call for protection of Maui tenants, workers in wildfire recovery plans
July 16, 2023:
Are You Confused With Overtime Pay Qualification?
July 1, 2023:
Look Out For the Pink Insurance Envelope!
June 12, 2023:
Letter: Supreme Court weakens unions’ rights to strike.
May 1, 2023:
Column: Grow power of organized workers, on and past May Day
April 23, 2023:
Safe water advocates organize ‘Walk for Water’ to call for immediate shut down of Red Hill Facility
April 22, 2023:
Hawaii CEO rose only slightly in 2022, but critics say executive salaries are still too high.
April 9, 2023:
Column: Maui health workers needed to strike
March 28, 2023:
Column: Women workers most harmed by restaurant ‘tip rip-off’
March 17, 2023:
Working families rally at the Hawaii state capitol for paid family leave, affordable housing
March 8, 2023:
Workers reliant on tips hope to get rid of tip penalties in Hawaii.
March 7, 2023:
Meeting to rally workers in efforts to end tip penalty.
February 12, 2023:
Hawaii advocates seek to raise awareness about key tax credit for working families.
June 27, 2022:
Owners give Lahaina tenants more time; rally highlights Maui’s housing woes
April 28, 2022:
Clock is ticking on minimum wage bill
April 13, 2022:
Minimum wage bill passes Hawaii Senate
March 8, 2022:
House Approves Minimum Wage, Mauna Kea Bills After Emotional Floor Debate
February 3, 2022:
Column: Raise wages, workers’ living standards, enhance public health
November 3, 2021:
Hawaiʻi’s Unemployment Office Will Open For Walk-Ins On Dec. 1
September 17, 2021:
Workers In Hawaiʻi Face New Job Losses — This Time Without A Safety Net
September 8, 2021:
Nonprofit calls on Governor to reopen unemployment offices to help Hawaiʻi’s low wage workers
July 21, 2021:
Hawaiʻi’s unemployment office scheduled to open in September
State unemployment offices to reopen for in-person visits in September
Hawaiʻi unemployment issues to be addressed in-person starting Sept. 7
July 16, 2021:
Unemployed people rally for benefits
March 23, 2021:
Frustration over Hawaiʻi’s jammed-up unemployment system prompts rally
March 12, 2021:
Unemployment aid coalition targets Hawai’i Convention Center
March 2, 2021:
Hawaiʻi’s Unemployed Need Easier Ways To Resolve Problems
February 24, 2021:
Unemployed workers, advocacy groups rally over unemployment system woes
November 5, 2020:
Protesters Demand Accessible Unemployment Services
November 4, 2020:
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October 11, 2020:
Advocates Worry Immigrant Working Families Struggling to Get By Amid Pandemic Woes