Hotel workers, Hilton reach tentative agreement

The 40-day strike by workers at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort appears to be nearing an end after Hilton and UNITE HERE Local 5 announced a tentative agreement on a new contract late Saturday.

The union represents more than 1,800 hotel workers at the Hilton Hawaiian Village, including housekeepers, front desk agents, restaurant staff, maintenance workers and others.

Workers are expected to hold a ratification vote Monday with a likely return to work Tuesday, UNITE HERE…