Democrats should show bona fides
Will the progressive Democratic platform translate into concrete policies that improve the lives of struggling families in Hawaiʻi? That is the question members of the Raise Up Hawaiʻi coalition are asking.
Minimum wage hike would mean living wage to meet basic needs, help grow economy
The 2018 elections brought the number of living wage supporters above a majority in both the state House and Senate, setting the stage for a living wage bill to pass in 2019.
Inspired by hotel workers, it's time to fight for a living wage
It took the members of UNITE HERE! Local 5, 51 days to improve living conditions for themselves, their families—and by extension—all other hotel workers. There are 60 days in the upcoming legislative session that begins on January 16. Are the rest of us willing to make that same commitment to raising up all of Hawaiʻi?
Candidates should back living wage
Of the 34 House races with more than one candidate on the ballot, 27 have at least one living wage supporter running.
Hawaiʻi’s conservative democrats leave workers struggling to survive
Most elected Hawaiʻi Democrats don’t align with traditional Democratic Party values when it comes to supporting a hike in the minimum wage.
Lawmakers lag on minimum wage
The differences between the House and the Senate proposals will need to be reconciled during conference committee. The fate of Hawaiʻi’s workers and their families is in their hands.
Hawaiʻi’s low minimum wage hurts everybody
We are all worse off because of the widespread worker exploitation, leaving us unable to afford to even live here.
Hawaiʻi’s low wages thwart King’s goals
Hawaiʻi showed support for Dr. King’s desegregation efforts. Unfortunately, Hawaiʻi has not supported his fight for economic justice.
Hawaiʻi losing out because of low wage jobs
Having our workers available at a discount is a losing business strategy for the state and our residents, costing us billions each year.