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Royal Kona Resort workers ratify new contract

Big Island Now·Oct 29, 2026 · 12:31 AM CT
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Royal Kona Resort workers represented by UNITE HERE Local 5 voted Oct. 28 to ratify a new contract after nearly two years of bargaining, with 100% of voting employees in favor. The deal brings what the union calls historic wage increases, stronger job security and emergency protections; the previous contract expired in January 2025 and workers staged a one-day strike in December 2025.

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