Union: Ilikai hotel in Waikiki closes but will reopen with new labor deal

September 30th, 2009 Hotel workers union OKs deal with 4 NJ casinosATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — The union representing 15,000 Atlantic City casino hotel workers approved a new contract Monday with four casinos, providing raises for most workers and guaranteeing benefits won't be reduced.

September 17th, 2009 Union returning to AFL-CIOPITTSBURGH — One of the unions that left the AFL-CIO in a bitter dispute that split the labor movement four years ago is coming back to the labor federation. The union of hotel, restaurant and clothing workers known as UNITE HERE is bringing its 265,000 members back a day after Richard Trumka became the newest AFL-CIO president.

September 15th, 2009 A look at Atlantic City's casino labor situationWHAT: Two unions — Local 54 of UNITE-HERE, representing 15,000 room cleaners, beverage servers and other workers at all 11 Atlantic City casinos, and the United Auto Workers, which represents about 3,000 dealers, technicians and other workers at four casinos — are bargaining with the gambling houses. WHAT'S AT STAKE: Local 54 is seeking a new two- or three-year contract and is farther along in talks than the UAW, which is seeking first-ever dealer contracts with the Tropicana Casino and Resort, Bally's Atlantic City, Caesars Atlantic City and Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino.

September 8th, 2009 Ford Canada begins talks with unionTORONTO — Ford Motor Co.'s Canadian division and the Canadian Auto Workers union began labor talks on Tuesday after the union made substantial concessions to both General Motors and Chrysler earlier this year. Ford asked the CAW to reopen its current labor contract, which doesn't expire until 2011.

September 7th, 2009 President speaks to union members on Labor DayWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is working on Labor Day, speaking to union members in Ohio. He'll leave the White House Monday morning for the trip to Cincinnati.

August 17th, 2009 Columbia Gorge Hotel in Oregon to reopenHOOD RIVER, Ore. — The historic Columbia Gorge Hotel is expected to reopen in September, according to The Oregonian.

July 16th, 2009 Ilikai workers OK new contractHONOLULU — Union workers let go from their jobs at the Ilikai have ratified a new contract that will lead to the reopening of the iconic hotel in Waikiki. The outcome of Wednesday's vote was announced by union officials.

July 15th, 2009 Air Canada reaches deal with mechanics unionTORONTO — The largest union at Air Canada has approved a 21-month labor contract, considered a critical factor in keeping the airline out of bankruptcy court. The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers said Wednesday members voted 60 percent in favor of the deal this week.

July 11th, 2009 Iconic Hawaii hotel to reopen under new union dealHONOLULU — Despite a dour economy and a Hawaii tourism industry that is in its roughest patch ever, four dozen employees of the iconic Ilikai hotel won their jobs back Friday when their labor union and the property's new owner inked a surprise deal. The Y-shaped, 30-story Ilikai was considered Hawaii's first luxury high-rise when it opened in 1964, and it gained more prominence when it was featured in the opening sequence of the hit TV series "Hawaii Five-0." The pact will lead to the hotel's reopening sometime soon — though neither the local UNITE HERE union nor the Waikiki hotel's owner, New York City-based iStar Financial Inc., are saying when.

July 9th, 2009 Iconic Waikiki hotel closesHONOLULU — The Y-shaped Ilikai hotel that has graced the Waikiki skyline for nearly five decades and hosted everyone from U.S. presidents to Elvis Presley is closing.

July 7th, 2009 CAW says Ford Canada wants to reach new labor dealTORONTO — The Canadian Auto Workers says Ford Canada has asked the union to match recent concessions reached in labor deals with General Motors Canada and Chrysler Canada so the company can remain competitive. CAW negotiator Mike Vince said Tuesday the union met with Ford management last night and the company outlined why the automaker needs a new contract to remain competitive in its Canadian and U.S operations.

June 8th, 2009 Summary Box: Hollywood labor drama ends TuesdayLONG-RUNNING DRAMA: A year after its last contract expired, the Screen Actors Guild is set to count the votes on a new deal with Hollywood TV and movie producers. The negotiations led to infighting in the union and the ouster of its leadership.

June 6th, 2009 Specter draws cheers, hecklers, at Pa. labor rallyPITTSBURGH — Sen.

May 5th, 2009 GM: Some parts of Chrysler deal could help GMWASHINGTON — General Motors CEO Fritz Henderson says some elements of a labor agreement between the United Auto Workers and Chrysler could benefit GM as it tries to stave off bankruptcy. Henderson told reporters Tuesday he was ready to resume bargaining with the union.

April 24th, 2009 Canadian union says deal near with ChryslerTORONTO — The Canadian Auto Workers union says it is close to agreement on a deal with Chrysler Canada. CAW spokeswoman Shannon Devine says she is hopeful a deal will be reached late Friday afternoon.