The Fight for a Living Wage in Hawaii

Advocates for a living wage will be asking our elected officials to deliver on their promises and pass a living wage bill in the 2021 legislative session. But we can’t do it without support from you.

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It’s time to Raise Up Hawaiʻi

Every worker deserves a Living Wage.

Jan 31

Jan 31 Hawai‘i house committee passes bill to increase minimum wage

Big Island Now Staff

Legislation

Under HB1191 HD1, the minimum wage for employees not receiving employer-sponsored health insurance will gradually increase until it reaches $15.00 in 2024, and $12.50 in 2024 for employees who are receiving employer-sponsored health insurance.

Jan 31

Jan 31 Lawmakers must put living wage over corporate profits

Amy Perruso and Tina Wildberger

Politics

Two legislative newcomers urge senior colleagues to prioritize working families over business interests.

Jan 24

Jan 24 Hawaiʻi Democrats should raise minimum wage significantly

Richard Port

Politics

I urge our Democratic legislators to do the right thing by working together to increase Hawaiʻi’s minimum wage significantly in each of the next two, or preferably, four years.

Jan 22

Jan 22 Here’s what a living wage actually means in Hawaiʻi

Hawaii News Now Staff

Living Wage

The term is designed to show the minimum someone needs to earn to support themselves and their family if they’re working full time.

Jan 17

Jan 17 Lawmakers plan initiatives on minimum wage, elections in new session

Kevin Dayton and Gordon Y.K. Pang

Legislation

“We need to concentrate on prosperity for all,” said Rep. Ward, (R, Kalama Valley- Queen’s Gate-Hawaiʻi Kai). “We’re becoming increasingly the haves and have-nots, and I think we have to narrow that.”

Jan 16

Jan 16 Minimum wage hike gets immediate support as legislature convenes

Blaze Lovell and Chad Blair

Legislation

The Hawaiʻi legislature convened its 30th biennial session Wednesday, and its leaders wasted no time proclaiming that a top priority would be increasing the state’s $10.10 per hour minimum wage.

Jan 2

Jan 2 Workers need $17 minimum wage

Cleota G. Brown

Living Wage

Providing a $17 minimum living wage will help to restore the dignity for those who want to work hard and take care of their own.