Kaiser Workers Stage Another Protest

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Updated: 2/05/2010 7:45 am

The entrance to Kaiser Permanente's Moanalua clinic was briefly shut-down on Thursday when protesters from local five staged a sit-in.

Kaiser employees and Local 5 members came to rally for a new contract -that they say wont out-source union work.

They also urged the company to hand-over reports regarding asbestos found during construction on part of the clinic.

The company says these allegations are only meant to pressure negotiations.

"All of our tests have proven that our air is safe for employees and patients," says Suzann Filleul, Kaiser Hawaii's head nurse.

"That is what it's going to take to get this company to listen to us," says Joyce Griffin, a Kaiser Hawaii employee.

Police officers gave a few dozen protesters multiple warnings before the demonstrators agreed to move.



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childofhawaii - 2/5/2010 3:38 PM
mommaboy...that is the kind of attitude which allows big corporations to run over passive aggressors as yourself. You should apply at kaiser. they love brownies like yourself. I'm sure it took you 2 years to get a job because of your attitude. Be happy for your health and family. Fight for your rights and your life. That is the Motto. As for jlake's comment. They tried that, that's why we have the Union. I wanna thank Local 5 for fighting for and with the little man. One voice is sure getting alot of notice and that is what the small man needs. Keep up the good work. If you can keep local jobs in Hawaii many Local's are behind you. Too much local's move away because of no jobs. Hello people this is what the Union is fighting for. Keep jobs in Hawaii. No sub-contracting to the MAINLAND. Malama Pono.

BoysMomma2124 - 2/5/2010 3:10 PM
I appreciate them, on Maui they are really friendly and helpful. I understand that times are hard for everyone, prices are rising for everyone and no one's getting paid more.....but kind of agree with you JLAKE. Plenty of people are unemployed right now and could use a job. I've been there "unemployed" for almost 2 years and finally found a job. Not fun being unemployed, appreciate what you got.

JLAKE - 2/5/2010 12:16 PM
Fire them, hire a new crew.

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