Hawaiian Telcom workers vote down revised contract offer

Unionized workers at Hawaiian Telcom voted down an amended contract offer Tuesday that had softened some of the concessions demanded earlier by the company.

Members voted 283-216 to reject the proposal that called for a modest wage increase but a reduction in paid sick leave and a higher employee contribution for health care premiums.

“The negotiating team is reviewing all options at this time and a meeting is scheduled with the company tomorrow (Wednesday) to discuss the vote results,” according to a post on the union’s website.

A Hawaiian Telcom spokesman said the company was reviewing the situation, but did not have an immediate comment.