1. Nearly 2,000 workers for a big company in Hawaii walked off the job on Feb. 2, starting a strike that’s scheduled to run until midnight on Feb. 7. They’re objecting to a lower than expected wage increase and a plan to eliminate guaranteed pensions for new employees. Which company do they work for?
A. Alexander & Baldwin
B. Kaiser Permanente
C. Hawaii Medical Service Association
D. Hawaiian Airlines
E. Hawaii Pacific Health
2. Though a Jan. 29 Hawaii Tourism Authority report states that a “record” 8.3 million visitors to the state in 2014, cruise ship traffic was down. In 2013, 170,987 people visited the state by cruise ship. How many cruisers came here in 2014?
A. 161,739
B. 153,228
C. 142,910
D. 130,101
E. 123,071
3. On Jan. 30, Pacific Business News posted a story saying that a fast food company “could open between five and 10 more restaurants across the state.” What’s the fast food company?
A. McDonald’s
B. Burger King
C. Wendy’s
D. Jack in the Box
E. Carl’s Jr.
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ANSWERS
1: B–Kaiser Permanente
2: E–123,071
3: D–Jack in the Box
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