The “one job” hotel union strikers are striking the wrong entity.

The reason why “one job” is not enough in Hawaii is because of high taxes and the cost of living. National polls often reported by the Star-Advertiser confirm that Hawaii is one of the highest cost-of-living states in the nation. This is a direct result of Hawaii being ranked one of the highest- taxing states.

Years ago, the Tax Foundation reported that because it is charged on all transactions, the general excise tax alone adds 13 percent to the cost of goods and services in Hawaii. The excise tax hurts the poor the most.

The union should be picketing and voting against the one-party monopoly that is responsible for the “one job is not enough” dilemma.

Fred Hemmings

Kailua

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