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POSTED: Monday, January 19, 2009

Go! launches marketing pact

Interisland carrier go! has launched a new marketing partnership with J. Samuels Signature Homes.

Beginning Feb. 1, J. Samuels clients will receive go!Miles frequent flyer points upon finishing their real estate transaction. Visitors to any J. Samuels Signature Homes' office or one of their 'open house' events will also have the opportunity to learn more about go! and will be encouraged to sign up for the airline's loyalty program.

The two companies will collaborate in promoting the program via their respective marketing channels.

 

Queen's contract moves forward

The Hawaii Nurses' Association has reached a tentative three-year contract with The Queens Medical Center regarding its radiation therapists, who are represented by the union.

Highlights of the first-ever contract for the radiation the-rapists include three longevity pay step increases at the fifth, 10th and 15th years of employment; overtime pay when on duty beyond eight hours in a 24-hour period; and an average of 12 percent pay increases over the life of the contract.