I was a four-year old the last time Sheraton Maui employees went on strike. Back in 1990, I barely knew what was going on. I remember clinging to my mom’s denim jeans as she and other housekeeping aunties walked around a circle carrying signs mounted on wooden sticks. I don’t remember much else from that time, but I could tell that what my mom and her coworkers were doing was … [Read more...] about The People United Will Never Be Defeated: Why the Sheraton Strike matters for all of Maui’s workers
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Sheraton Maui workers rally for a new deal, prepare for strike vote
Tourists walked the sidewalk fronting the Sheraton Maui looking bewildered as they encountered the crowd of red shirts and bobbing signs that gathered at Ka‘anapali Parkway on Labor Day afternoon. Marching outside the entrance to the hotel, 200 people assembled to pressure the Marriott, Sheraton’s parent company, for a new employment contract by shouting union chants through … [Read more...] about Sheraton Maui workers rally for a new deal, prepare for strike vote
2018 Maui New Year’s Events
Ring in the new year in classic Maui style, with festive dinners, booming fireworks, rockin’ parties and live entertainment. Hau‘oli Makahiki Hou! MONTAGE KAPALUA BAY - Until Sun. Dec 31. The Champagne Hale at the Cliff House will offer a Holiday pop-up bar and lounge Dec. 28-31 from 4-8pm. Guests will experience the finest Maui sunsets while enjoying a variety of … [Read more...] about 2018 Maui New Year’s Events