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Volume 54 • No. 5 The VOICE of the ILWU—Published by Local 142, International Longshore & Warehouse Union September/October 2014 ILWU endorses Ige, Tsutsui, Address L a be Schatz, Takai and Gabbard l The ILWU Local 142 Political Action Committee is endorsing , the democratic nominee for Governor, and Lieutenant Governor in the November 4 General Election. Together, this team has over 38 years of legislative experience. Both candidates have and will continue to champion issues important to working families such as better education, lowering the cost of healthcare, maintaining workers’ compensation, and improving long-term care. We can depend on them to work hard to set a course that meets the needs of ’s future generations. Some of those needs include working on developing clean energy and a statewide grid, maintaining the Jones Act, and stimulating job growth and economic and environmental sustainability.

Remember the Lingle Administration? Oahu Division Business Agent Paris Fernandez, Local Secretary-Treasurer Governor and Lieutenant Guy Fujimura, U.S. Senator , Oahu Division Representative Jose Governor James “Duke” Aiona opposed Miramontes and Oahu Division Business Agent Dillon Hullinger at the Hawaii or used the power of the governor’s Labor Unity Picnic at the Waikiki Shell on Labor Day, September 1, 2014. On the Inside veto to block nearly every single issue 1,100 Foodland members in the best interests of working people, and principles of the ILWU. We can that was important to Hawaii’s working ratify contract...... 2 families. (See “Report on Political Action” the ILWU supports them. For example, depend on them to work hard to fix our from 2002 Legislative Session to 2010 Representatives and broken bridges and highways, stimulate Dole concludes negotiations...... 3 Legislative Session at http://ilwulocal142. have both taken progressive job growth by investing in education, org/blog/report-on-political-action.) positions on social issues and backed bills protect workers and the environment, and Labor Day 2014...... 4 & 5 As a labor union, ILWU Local 142 is that helped working families at the State preserve Social Security, Medicare and ILWU Memorial Association politically independent. This means we Legislature. They are endorsed by the ILWU. Medicaid. Notice to Members...... 6 support candidates based on what they Vote for union endorsed candidates, and ILWU endorses Schatz, Takai actually do for working people and not on talk with your family and friends about and Gabbard for Congress Johnson Control places first in their party affiliation. We look at whether voting “union.” You can also volunteer to these candidates share our vision of a The ILWU Local 142 Political Action Oahu Fishing Tournament...... 7 support endorsed candidates’ campaigns society that: Committee also endorses Brian Schatz with sign waving, phone banking, and Vote for ILWU endorsed • respect the labor of working people by for U.S. Senate, Mark Takai for the U.S. canvassing. It’s still not too late to register providing jobs with living wages Representative Congressional District 1, candidates...... 8 • takes care of the less fortunate among and Tulsi Gabbard for U.S. Representative to vote in the General Election which will us by providing community services Congressional District 2. be held on November 4, 2014. Get the new and disaster relief Schatz, Takai and Gabbard have records Wikiwiki Voter Registration form at http:// Get the facts about • addresses public concerns such as of defending the rights of the working hawaii.gov/elections/voters/registration. better schools, health care and a people and share the same visions, goals htm or call your Division office. the Jones Act cleaner environment The Jones Act is officially known as • welcomes people of all races, color, the Merchant Marine Act of 1920. The sex, age and beliefs and treats them as act regulates maritime commerce in equals. U.S. waters and between U.S. ports. This vision puts us much closer to the Generally speaking, the Jones Act Democrats then the Republicans, which prohibits any foreign built or foreign is why our union usually endorses many flagged ship from engaging in port more Democrats and very few Republican trade within the . All goods candidates. transported by water between U.S. When Republican candidates work ports must be carried on U.S. flagged ship, constructed in the United States, owned by U.S. citizens, and crewed by Notice to Members U.S. citizens. At the 2014 Hawaii Republican from the ILWU Party convention held on May 17, eight platform resolutions were adopted. Memorial Unit 4526 - Pacific Beach Hotel members with State Representatives (l-r): Alan Among them, one calls for the AhYo, Jacqueline Taylor-Lee, Rep. , Rep. Mark Takai, Rep. Aaron Ling —continued on page 2 Association, Johanson, Keith “Kapena” Kanaiaupuni, Cesar Pedrina, and Kenny Cheong. The next Local 142 Executive Board (LEB) meeting is scheduled to start at 9:00 a.m. on December 12, 2014, in see page 6 at the ILWU building on 451 Atkinson Drive. ILWU members are welcome to attend as observers. OF page 2 VOICE THE ILWU September/October 2014 Contract approved by ILWU workers at Foodland Super Market

Foodland Negotiating Committee, sitting (l-r): Unit Vice Chairperson Jasmine Amaral (#45 Kehalani); Unit Co-Chairperson and Negotiating Chairperson Annie Dickinson (#27 Pupukea), Business Agent Dillon Hullinger, Business Agent/Spokesperson Karl Lindo, Business Agent Jose Miramontes and Unit Chairperson Jennifer Yadao (#41 Keaau). Standing (l-r): Unit Treasurer Lori Kikuyama (#19 Mililani), Barbara Soto (#28 Waipouli), Anabel Cardenas (#18 Dillingham), Unit Co-Chairperson Dona Hamabata (#8 Kaneohe), Unit and Negotiating Committee Secretary Ruby Shimabukuro (#11 Ala Moana), 4th Vice Chairperson Kapono Keliikoa (#37 Kailua), Sierra Delgado (#24 Pukalani), Unit Chairperson Edwina “Ipo” Kamoku-Demello (#28 Waipouli), Lon Mizuno (#37 Kailua) and Myla Cardenas (#18 Dillingham). Not pictured: Lee-Anne De Costa (#1 Market City), Edna Galinato (#45 Kehalani). HONOLULU—A new three-year 2015, and 2% effective July 4, 2016. Unit pension plan contribution increases. faith with us to reach a fair settlement and statewide agreement running from 4405 Co-Chairperson Annie Dickinson Lindo issued the following statement address daily work issues at the stores.” He (#27 Pupukea) chaired the rank-and-file praising both union and company added, “Hopefully our Foodland members November 1, 2013 to October committee representing over 1,100 ILWU negotiating committees. “Our negotiating recognize and appreciate their officers and 31, 2016 has been ratified by an members working in 28 stores throughout committee from all islands worked very stewards efforts in the negotiation process.” overwhelming “yes” vote in store- the state. hard and did a great job representing First time participants in negotiations, Improvements include stronger contract the members in helping achieve and Anabel Cardenas, Myla Cardenas, Lon by-store meetings held from July 7 language, such as the establishment of a ratify the contract settlement. Also, the Mizuno, and Jennifer Yadao all agreed that through July 10, 2014. cap on the amount of days an employee company representatives worked in good the process was a “learning experience.” may be suspended pending investigation in Oahu Division Business Agent Karl a potential disciplinary action. Language Lindo, who served as chief union strengthening the scheduling of additional spokesperson said, “The new contract work opportunity by seniority has also About the Jones Act—continued from page 1 brings improvements in both language and been added. exemption of Hawaii from the ship registered under “flags of convenience” in economic areas.” The settlement package Other gains include: an increase in sick constructed in the United States order to reduce operating costs or to avoid calls for a 5.75% wage increase to be leave accumulation, additional funeral requirement in the Jones Act. the regulations of the owner’s country. paid out in increments of 2% effective leave days for grandparent, grandchildren Former Lieutenant Governor and Foreign flagged ships are subject to July 7, 2014, 1.75% effective July 6, and minors under the age of 18, and present Republican gubernatorial regulations established by the country that candidate, James “Duke” Aiona stated, the ship is registered in. Countries such as “I am encouraged and excited by the Panama and Liberia have lax regulations Pacific Service & Development Hawaii Shipping Council’s recent proposal and these regulations are poorly enforced. members approve contract and the Republican Party’s resolution The suggestion that a foreign flagged relating to the Jones Act. I look forward to ship could operate in domestic trade KAUAI—In 1968, Pacific Service & Development Corporation providing the leadership needed for this without being subject to U.S. taxation, U.S. began producing and selling both new and recapped tires. Today, resolution.” immigration, U.S. environmental, U.S. labor At a forum hosted by the Grassroot laws and other laws established to protect the company serves the Island of Kauai as PS&D Tires and as a Institute of Hawaii at the Pacific Club the U.S. citizenry is a falsehood. NAPA Auto parts store. on August 22, 2014, the Honolulu Star The Government Accountability Office There are four stores that are located in The National Institute for Automotive Advertiser reported that James “Duke” (GAO) did a study in 2013 on the potential Lihue, Kapaa, Hanapepe, and Kalaheo. Service Excellence (ASE) is a non-profit Aiona said that he is open to a Hawaii effects of modifying the Jones Act for The company employs 50 ILWU members. organization that certifies professionals exemption to the Jones Act, hoping that Puerto Rico. They concluded that many Covered employees work in tire recapping, and garages in the automotive repair and the change will help lower the state’s high factors influence the price of goods and the warehouse & parts, and tire service service industry in the United States and cost of living. impact of shipping costs varies by the type departments. Canada. The organization’s mission is to Opponents to the Jones Act have of goods. assure the quality of vehicle repair and embraced the thinking that shipping by In that report, it is stated that “Foreign Pension and premium gains service professionals. An ASE certificate vessels under the Jones Act is at least carriers operating in the U.S. coastwise Running from July 1, 2014 to June 30, serves as proof of the technician’s three times more expensive than shipping trade could be required to comply with 2019, the duration of the new contract competence and effectiveness. by foreign flagged vessels. This is like other U.S. laws and regulations, even is five years with a 2.5% wage increase The Tire Industry Association (TIA) comparing apples to oranges. if Puerto Rico were exempted from the each year for the first three years and 3% is an international non-profit association U.S. flagged ships operating in Jones Act, which could increase foreign each year for the following two years. representing all segments of the tire domestic trade are subject to regulations carriers’ costs and may affect the rates they Other improvements include increases in industry, including those that sell, established by the U.S government and could charge.” (See http://www.gao.gov/ the pension contribution in two different manufacture, repair, recycle or service new must comply with all U.S. laws. assets/660/653046.pdf.) years within the duration and increase in or retreaded tires. A TIA certificate ensures The intention of the U.S. Congress when premiums for ASE and TIA certifications that the best and most qualified technicians Foreign flagged vessels they enacted the Jones Act was to insure also given in two different years within are serving the public. By definition, “flag of convenience” a strong United States maritime industry. the duration. The ratification was held The members of the negotiating is the business practice of registering The ILWU will continue to elect members to June 12, 2014 and the recently negotiated committee were Division Director Michael a merchant ship in a country different Congress and State government to ensure collective bargaining agreement (CBA) Machado and Kauai Division Business from that of the ship’s owner. Ships are that there is no weakening of the Jones Act. was approved overwhelmingly. Agent/Spokesperson Doreen Kua. OF September/October 2014 VOICE THE ILWU page 3 Members of Dole Food Company ratify new contract HONOLULU—Dole Food Company workers numbering 213 ILWU members are now covered by a new three-year agreement which goes in to effect on October 1, 2014 and expires on September 30, 2017. Chief union spokesperson Dillon died while serving in the country’s armed Hullinger says that the settlement calls forces is now a day of operation. Members for a 5% pay increase, to be paid out in could request a personal holiday, but since increments of 1.5% effective October 1, the day would be a day of operation, only 2014, 1.5% effective October 1, 2015 and a handful of members could be given off 2% effective October 1, 2016. because a certain level of workers have to Other improvements include: a decrease be maintained. in the continuous hours worked before being paid the overtime rate, reinstatement of one The make-up of Dole units fixed holiday and the company exploring the Dole Food Company is comprised of feasibility of participating in the ILWU Local two different units based upon the job 142’s Health and Welfare Trust. classifications of the members. They are as Hullinger explains that these talks are follows: to regain the concessions the members • Unit 4301 Fresh Fruit which includes made in order for the company to remain jobs related to fresh fruit packing and competitive in the local and global market. chilled cut operation. In 2009, the members accepted a 15% • Unit 4305 Plantation which includes wage decrease and went from nine fixed jobs related to the planting, weeding, holidays to five fixed and four personal irrigating and harvesting operation on The Dole union negotiating committee, sitting (l-r): Samuel Ramirez (4305 - Wahiawa Plantation) and Jimmy Barreras (4301 - Fresh Fruit). Standing (l-r): holidays. the plantation. Mathew Rodrigues (4301 - Fresh Fruit), Ruperto Agustin Jr. (4305 - Wahiawa The rank and file members of the Plantation), Oahu Division Business Agents Paris Fernandez and Dillon What’s the difference between negotiating committee were Unit 4301 Hullinger. Not pictured: Division Director Mike Yamaguchi. a fixed and personal holiday? - Fresh Fruit Vice Chairperson Jimmy A fixed holiday is a designated holiday Barreras and International Executive in 1851. Today, it is the world’s largest work at Foodland and Sack N Save stores in which the company must pay the holiday Board (Pineapple) member Mathew producer and marketer of fresh fruit and to assist you in picking up the Dole Foods rate, which is one and one half (1.5) times Rodrigues; Unit 4305 - Wahiawa fruit products, and continues its pineapple brand pineapples and not the pineapples the regular hourly rate, if the employee is Plantation Chairperson Samuel Ramirez operations in Wahiawa. But Dole faces with the “blue label.” required to work on the designated holiday. and Unit 4305 - Wahiawa Plantation rising competition in this market. When you patronize companies that Unless it is economically feasible to operate Treasurer Ruperto Agustin Jr. Oahu Non-union Hawaii Pineapple Company negotiate fair contracts with ILWU Local - must generate enough revenue to offset Division full time officers assisting sells pineapples grown on the Island of 142, you are putting your money where the cost of paying the holiday rate—most Business Agent/Spokesperson Dillon Oahu under the Hawaiian Crown Sweet your values are. You are rewarding companies give their employees the day off. Hullinger were Division Director Michael Gold™ label, which is colored blue. The companies for providing a higher standard By decreasing the number of fixed Yamaguchi and Business Agent Paris pineapples are sold at Foodland and Sack of living, health and retirement benefits, holidays from nine to five, the company Fernandez. N Save stores. and fair treatment on the job for their increased the days of operation by four When you or your family are in workers. Every time you “buy ILWU,” additional days. For example, Memorial Buy union to support your the market for fresh pineapples, both you reinforce good corporate behavior and Day which is a federal holiday for brothers and sisters Rodrigues and Ramirez urge you, “Please directly support your union brothers and remembering the men and women who Dole Food Company, Inc. was founded ask your union brothers and sisters who sisters. Kloeckner Metal ILWU members ratify contract Need a copy of your union contract? HONOLULU—Workers at Kloeckner changed their name to Earle M. Jorgensen Metals—thirteen ILWU members strong— Company in 1990. Changed your address? are now covered by a new three-year Ferro Union Hawaii, LLC acquired Earle contract that went into effect June 1, 2014 M. Jorgensen Company in 1996 and merged and expires May 31, 2017. All production into Macsteel Service Centers USA in 2004. Got married and changed your name? and maintenance employees including On July 1, 2012, Macsteel Service Centers warehousemen, galvanizers, welders, USA merged into the present Kloeckner Have a problem with your dimondek operators, roll-form mill Metals. In spite of the numerous changes in operators, and truck drivers are covered ownerships, ILWU continues to represent by the agreement. The workers produce the workers and make improvements to medical plan? a variety of metal products such as metal their wages and benefits. roofing and culverts. They also operate a Chief union spokesperson Jose galvanizing plant. Miramontes says the settlement calls Kloeckner Metals began its metals for a 8.5% pay boost, to be paid out in distribution business near the Honolulu increments of 3.5% effective June 1, 2014, Call the union! Airport as Jorgensen Steel and Aluminum 2.5% effective June 1, 2015 and another in 1960. In 1980, they moved to the 2.5% effective June 1, 2016. Other gains present location in Kapolei. The company included stronger language in several ILWU Local Office: (808) 949-4161 sections in the contract which addresses discrimination and the Family and Medical Hawaii Division Hilo: (808) 935-3727 HAWAII Leave Act (FMLA), a substantial decrease in the time of service between step Hawaii Division Honokaa: (808) 775-0443 increases in the hourly rate for new hires, The VOICE of the ILWU (ISSN 0505-8791) is published and improvements to the medical plan. The every two months by Hawaii International Longshore & Division Wailuku: (808) 244-9191 Warehouse Union, 451 Atkinson Drive, Honolulu, Hawaii ratification was held July 16, 2014 and the 96814. Periodicals postage paid at the post office of memorandum of agreement (MOA) was Honolulu, Hawaii. approved overwhelmingly. Kauai Division Lihue: (808) 245-3374 POSTMASTER: Send address changes to VOICE of the Members of the negotiating committee ILWU, c/o ILWU Local 142, 451 Atkinson Drive, Honolulu, HI 96814. Editorial Board: Donna Domingo, Teddy B. Espeleta are as follows: Unit Chairperson Neal Oahu Division Honolulu: (808) 949-4161 and Guy K. Fujimura. Miyazaki, Oahu Division Business Agent Editor: Gordon Y. S. Young Dillon Hullinger and Spokesperson/ Hawaii Longshore Division: (808) 949-4161 Division Representative Jose Miramontes. OF page 4 VOICE THE ILWU September/October 2014 O a h u L a b o r D a y 2 0 1 4 Oahu Labor Day brings union families together HONOLULU—Music filled the air on a sunny Monday Labor Scholarship can help ILWU families fund a college education for at the Hawaii Labor Unity Picnic at the Waikiki Shell on their children. The Harriet Bouslog Labor Labor Day is Scholarship was established by the late Labor Day, September 1, 2014. More than 3,000 union Harriet Bouslog and her husband, Stephen members and their families enjoyed the afternoon filled T. Sawyer, to specifically benefit ILWU families and to encourage attendance at with games, ono food and numerous prize giveaways of the University of Hawaii. These are some of the labor unions not just another holiday— Foodland gift certificates and VISA gift cards. with union sponsored tents: American The delicious food was provided by Donuts, and Muffins. Federation of Government Employees, Sumo Drive Inn & Catering. Event goers were encouraged to Hawaii Building & Construction Trades Hundreds of children actively played on make donations of canned or dry goods Council, Hawaii Federal Employees the bouncers and rock climbing wall in the to benefit the AFL-CIO Community Metal Trades Council, Hawaii Nurses Keiki Zone while others waited patiently Services. The food drive collected close to Association, Hawaii Teamsters Local it is a day when we for their lemon, lilikoi and key lime bars, 800 pounds of food to stock the Labor’s 996, International Alliance of Theatrical popcorn, slush floats, oranges, and beach Community Services food pantry. Stage Employees Local 665, IBEW Local balls at the different labor union sponsored Live music was provided by Rock 1186, IBEW Local 1260, International tents. Other tents featured a fishing game, Steady, Simple Session, Mahi Crabbe, Federation of Professional & Technical face painting, and body tattoos (temporary, Jimmy Weeks Project and Peni Dean Engineers Local 121, Iron Workers Union of course!). (former lead of Natural Vibes). Local 625, ILWU Local 142, Laborer’s There were long lines at the ILWU tent Seven Harriet Bouslog Labor International Union of North America, where the Oahu Division operated three Scholarship recipients, Kaai Conradt, Operating Engineers Local Union No. 3, games. The children eagerly waited to Micah-Shayne Garces, Noah Kawano, OPEIU Local 277, Plumbers & Fitters UA play the games in hopes of winning prizes Noel Kawano, Momi Mariani, Tatiana Local Union 675, Sheet Metal Workers that included Love’s Bakery desserts, Omokawa, and Matthew Shinsato, Local 293, and United Public Workers celebrate such as Little Debbie’s Nutty Bars, Little volunteered to oversee the games. Eljean Local 646 to name a few. Brownies, Swiss Rolls, Mini Crunch Madio also assisted. The Harriet Bouslog the labor movement in Hawaii and America

Bouslog scholarship recipient Micah-Shayne Garces watches as child makes an “assist” in the bean bag game run by the ILWU and staffed by Harriet Bouslog Labor Scholarship winners, who are all members of ILWU families.

Gubernatorial candidate David Ige (second from left) with Oahu Division Business Agents Brian Tanaka, Wilfred Chang Jr., Dillon Hullinger and Paris Fernandez. “I’m really glad I had the opportunity to meet David,” said Tanaka. “My members want to vote for candidates they can trust and depend on, and I believe that David is that kind of person. Working people will be better off if we elect David as governor. If you have a chance to go to one of his stew and rice get-togethers, please go,” Tanaka added. Do you have any photographs of your experiences at ILWU events that you would Game “manager” Nadia like to share with other union members? Send them in to the VOICE of the ILWU Fernandez, daughter of Oahu Business Agent editor care of [email protected] with your name, contact information, and Paris Fernandez, oversees the lollipop game at the a short description of the photo and event. Member photos of union activites may ILWU booth. be chosen to be used in the VOICE of the ILWU or posted on the ILWU website. OF September/October 2014 VOICE THE ILWU page 5 M a u i L a b o r D a y 2 0 1 4 ILWU joins in a community Labor Day celebration Labor Day is WAILUKU—Various unions worked were Senator Gil Keith-Agaran, Speaker together at the Maui Community Labor of the House Joe Souki, Representatives Day Celebration which was held at the Kaniela Ing and , Council Velma McWayne Santos (Wailuku) Chair Gladys Baisa and council candidate Community Center on Saturday, August Joe Pontanilla. not just another holiday— 30, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Live entertainment was provided by More than 700 union members and Mondo Kane and his group, and Unified their families enjoyed a fun-filled day Soul. Councilmember Mike Victorino was with delicious food, games, enjoyable the emcee. entertainment and an abundance of door Mahalo to the following unions who prize giveaways. supported the event: ILWU Local 142, it is a day when we Volunteers from congressional offices, IBEW Local 1186, HSTA, IUPAT Hawaii as well as state and county officials District Council 50, LIUNA Local 368, manned the food booths. Represented HGEA, SHOPO, and Central Maui among them were Senators Mazie Pensioners Club. Hirono and Brian Schatz, Gubernatorial Below: Division Clerk Joyce candidate David Ige, Lieutenant Governor Naruse, pensioner Daryl Davis, Shan Tsutsui, Mayor Alan Arakawa, and AFL-CIO/United Way Labor’s Council members: Donald Couch Jr., Community Services Maui liaison Mike Victorino, and Michael White and Lena Staton. Both Davis and Council candidate Kaala Buenconsejo. Staton were employees with Unit The volunteers served chow fun, hot dogs, 2512 - Renaissance Wailea Beach celebrate Hotel, which closed in 2007. Davis boiled peanuts, popcorn, li hing mui seeds, and Staton helped to organize the labor movement in Hawaii and America cotton candy, shave ice, and Roselani workers at luxury hotel Andaz Maui passion fruit sherbet. at Wailea, which now sits on the Other elected officials in attendance former Renaissance site.

Gubernatorial candidate David Ige (second from left) with Oahu Division Business Agents Brian Tanaka, Wilfred Chang Jr., Dillon Hullinger and Paris Fernandez. “I’m really glad I had the opportunity to meet David,” said Tanaka. “My members want to vote for candidates they can trust and depend on, and I believe that David is that kind of person. Working people will be better off if we elect David as governor. If you have a chance to go to one of his stew and rice get-togethers, please go,” Tanaka added.

Do you have any photographs of your experiences at ILWU events that you would Unit 2107 - Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar Company (HC&S) Clerks like to share with other union members? Send them in to the VOICE of the ILWU and Technicians member Charles Andrion and his daughters Tatiana editor care of [email protected] with your name, contact information, and and Arianny enjoying the day. a short description of the photo and event. Member photos of union activites may be chosen to be used in the VOICE of the ILWU or posted on the ILWU website. OF page 6 VOICE THE ILWU September/October 2014 Support your community— NOTICE TO MEMBERS The ILWU Memorial Association (M.A.), a 501(c)5 labor organization, is proposing to adopt a resolution to amend and give to the restate its current Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws to address and meet the evolving needs of the M.A. and applicable regulations. The Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws are the governing documents of the M.A. and provide the authority, United Way! instruction and guidelines for the Board in handling the day-to-day activities of the M.A. by Joanne Kealoha Social Services Coordinator A summary of the need and purpose for the amendments are as follows: The United Way has been • To update the existing governing documents to comply with current applicable Hawaii State and federal laws and operations. We believe that the updated Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws will serve as a more comprehensive a part of our community for operational guide for the directors and officers in the day-to-day operations of the M.A. as well as provide added decades. Their workplace support and security for the board and officers as a result of provisions of the current law that limit personal liability and provide instructions on standards of conduct and guidance. giving campaigns have raised millions of dollars • To more accurately reflect the stated purposes of the M.A. in support of the activities of the ILWU Local 142 and its membership, “…to support the efforts of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 142 over the years to support (“Local 142”) to better the conditions of Local 142 members and retired members, the improvement of the grade nonprofits throughout of their products and to improve the skills and efficiency of Local 142 members in their chosen occupations…” Hawaii that provide • To revise provisions of the governing documents for more efficient governance. Such amendments include a services to so many in change in the status of the membership from individual members to a single member, Local 142, and the addition of a designated Titled Officer of Local 142 to serve on the Board. The change in membership means that Local our community. But how 142, as the exclusive representative of its members, will now represent members and former members of Local many of you realize the 142 in the M.A. Although the M.A. is separate and distinct from Local 142, the M.A. exists to support Local 142. role that the ILWU played in • To make the governing documents more “user friendly” and easily read with better organization, a table of establishing this fundraising contents, and descriptive paragraph headings. organization? The revised Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws are available at the offices of the ILWU Local 142 and its Divisions. Local 142 members and former members are invited to submit comments, including suggestions, to the ILWU Memorial In 1966, Jack Hall, past Hawaii Regional Association at 451 Atkinson Drive, Honolulu, HI 96814. Comments must be submitted by October 31, 2014, including Director and International Vice President the name and address of the person submitting the comments. for the ILWU and regarded as the “father” of Local 142, was one of the founders of We look forward to your continued support. Thank you. Aloha United Way’s predecessor, together with local business leaders like Lowell In Solidarity, Dillingham. Hall and Dillingham may have been adversaries in other arenas, but when it came to supporting the community, they were united. And if we want a strong, Robert G. Girald, President vibrant community where everyone has ILWU Memorial Association the opportunity for a good life, we must be united in supporting organizations like 10/1/14 Aloha United Way and its partner agencies that help to make our community better. please consider making a pledge this year. AFL-CIO and United Way— It’s easy and virtually painless with payroll Congratulations to Maui Division Business Agent a unique partnership deduction. Just indicate on the pledge Abel Kahoohanohano Jr. on his retirement The ILWU supports the United Way form how much you want deducted from because of its beginnings and the good your paycheck each pay period and the work it does, but we also support United money is transmitted to the United Way by Way because of the Labor’s Community your employer. No need to write a check Services Program, a unique partnership or reach into your pocket for cash—and between the AFL-CIO and the United Way, you probably won’t even miss the payroll both nationally and locally. Through this deduction that goes to the United Way. partnership, United Way dollars support Which is tax-deductible, by the way. a program that serves union members You can even designate your donation through labor liaisons like former ILWU to a specific nonprofit organization, members, Lance Kamada on Oahu and to another United Way, or to a service Lena Staton on Maui. Other program staff need like poverty prevention, education, are Catherine Lederer, state labor liaison, or safety net services. Your dollars can and Kelcie Kohara, Big Island liaison. make a direct impact by supporting programs like Big Brothers Big Sisters Making a pledge through that provide mentoring services to youth, payroll deduction like Hawaii HomeOwnership Center that This is the time of year that your helps working families prepare to become employers provide you with pledge forms homeowners, like Child & Family Service to make your contribution to the United that provides counseling, foster care, and Way. If you haven’t done so already, services to elderly. L-r: Maui Division Director Stephen Castro, Unit 2406 Overall Chairperson So when your employer comes around with a Francis Kamakaokalani, Abel Kahoohanohano Jr., Local 142 President Donna Domingo, retired Maui Division Director William Kennison and United Way pledge, please don’t throw it away. Local 142 Vice President Teddy Espeleta at the Unit 2406 August 2014 executive board meeting. Fill it out and pledge your donation by payroll WAILUKU—On August 21, 2014 Maui Division Unit 2406 held its Executive Board meeting and took the opportunity to thank and honor Business Agent deduction. You can give as much or as little as Abel Kahoohanohano Jr., who retired in September, 2014. Kahoohanohano, who worked at Ameron before becoming a Maui Division Business Agent, you wish, but every bit counts. And you’ll be was also thanked by division and local officers for his service to the ILWU. Retired Division Director Willie Kennison, who developed Kahoohanohano honoring the memory of Jack Hall while you’re as a leader, was also present. Unit 2406 is made up of workers at Ameron, Hawaiian Cement, Walker Industries, and Maui Blocks. making your donation to benefit the community. OF September/October 2014 VOICE THE ILWU page 7

Johnson Control takes first place transitions in Oahu fishing tournament NEW PENSIONERS: Unit 1402 Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut: Alvin Akamine, HONOLULU—The 20th Lourdes Andaya, Augustina Aranita, Anita Barbieto, Ludevita Corpuz, Alfevictoria Corrales, Annual Oahu Division Lloyd Kiyojima, Estelita Vidad Fishing Tournament was Unit 1503 Mauna Kea Beach Hotel: Rosita Menor Unit 1516 Mauna Lani Bay Hotel: Grace Inamine, held August 23-24, 2014. Eddie Sakamoto Unit 2101 HC&S Company (Production): Rudy The 36 anglers caught Agdinaoay, Patricia Bautista, Manuel Corpuz, close to 35 pounds of Wilmer Felix, Feliciano Garcia, Josefina Garcia, Lawrence Hokano-Kaniania, Uale Leungwo, fish. Participants included Nenita Llusala, Rodney Medeiros, Eulogio Mendoza, Frank Nakoa, Lawrence Nashiwa, eleven children in the Keiki Teresita Natividad, Maximo Parilla, Michael Prais, Pedro Reasonda, Alma Roldan, Domingo Division—nearly twice as Sagario, Orfelia Sagario, Van Smith, Melchora Teneza, Reynaldo Valdez, Eddie Yagin many as last year. Unit 2401 Pulama Lanai (Grounds): Laureano Echalar The tournament is about more than just Unit 2406 Hawaiian Cement – Maui Concrete: Nelson bringing in and seeing the big fish. Many De-Coite of the participants are there to celebrate Unit 2408 Foodland – Kihei #23: Marilyn Aiwohi, family and see friends. Oahu Division Unit 4420 - Johnson Control team members are (l-r): Braeden Woodruff, Jolene Roger Keech Business Agent/State Sports Coordinator Higashionna, Davin Woodruff, Alika Onaga, Wilfred Tsuda, Nora Onaga, and Unit 2408 Times Supermarket: Judy Haruguchi Brian Tanaka said, “This tournament is Dennis Yoshimura. about the children and the family.” Unit 2506 Kaanapali Beach Hotel: Duane Murakami "We get to celebrate the good times, Unit 2516 Hyatt Maui (Regency): Regina Duarte, share stories and enjoy the whole Carol Mau, Christina Ramos environment," he added, as the participants Unit 3402 Foodland – Princeville #30: George Taylor enjoyed the saimin, kalbi, and hamburger Unit 3410 Wilcox Memorial Hospital: Genta and buns that were served as the fish were Hernandez being weighed-in. Unit 3514 Kauai Lagoons Golf Club: Kathleen Roark Last year’s runner-up team, Unit 4420 - Johnson Control, took top honors this Unit 3515 St. Regis Princeville: Tomomi Nekomoto year with a total weight of 14.25 pounds. Unit 4207 Matson Navigation (Clerical): Linda Takase Team members, Wilfred Tsuda, Dennis Unit 4305 Dole – Wahiawa Plantation: Elviro Alonzo, Yoshimura, Rolly Prado, Nora Onaga, and Lito Funtanilla, Marciano Juan, Virginia Juan, Davin Woodruff’s catch included 2 papio, Edwin Labasan, Aurora Ladiero, Ceferino 1 barracuda and numerous other fish such Ladiero Sr., Leonora Malinab, Rosalina Pastor, as hinalea, taape, moana, and humuhumu Leonila Piano, Moises Real, Macario Rinon, to name a few. Jonathan Sakamoto, Loreto Yanuaria “Sato Ichi” of Unit 4412 - Servco Pacific Unit 4402 Love’s Bakery, Inc.: Edwin Anderson was runner-up with an uhu and several Unit 4404 Pepsi Beverages Company: Paterno Acacio papio for a total weight of 8 pounds. Unit 4405 Foodland – Oahu: Lorraine Yee Shore Action Pole Casters of Unit 4412 - Servco Pacific was third with a 2.5 pound Unit 4405 Sack N Save – Oahu: Joyce Nakaishi palani and several papio for a total weight Unit 4410 Honolulu Ford: Martha Hopper, Wayne of 6.63 pounds. Stierli Daven Tong of Team Rachet of Unit Unit 4414 Ball Metal: Ludovico Senador Jr. 4412 - Servco Pacific caught the biggest Unit 4415 Mililani Town Association: Francisco Boniel, fish of the tournament, an oio weighing Cristeta Sarmiento 3.56 pounds. Third Place Team Shore Action Pole Casters members from Unit 4412 - Servco Unit 4420 Kuakini Medical Center: Cecilia Padua, The Keiki Division included: Abigail Frances Sarae Magana, Amber Magana, Alika Onaga, Pacific (l-r): Kainoa Butler, Shaughnessy Birgado, and Jerry Lactaoen. Unit 4420 Hawaii Pacific Health Oahu: Ekepati Ioane Katie Tong, Noah Tong, Nick Uyeshiro, Braeden Woodruff, Kayla Young, Marissa Unit 4521 Turtle Bay Golf Club (Kuilima Resort): Young, Isaiah Padello, and Kawaika Lawrence Giedt Jr. Padello. “One of the things I love to see with DECEASED PENSIONERS: the kids participating is that it is good Unit 1412 Yamada & Sons, Inc.: Moses Moke clean fun and it is an outdoor activity Unit 4201 Matson Terminals (Longshore) Allan Kila that families can all afford,” Tanaka said. He would also like to thank Unit 4412 - ILWU Full Time Officers: Eddie Lapa, Akira “Sonny” Servco Pacific Vice Chairperson Robert Omonaka, Pepito Ragasa Uyeshiro and his wife, Naomi for their generous donations of door prizes and DECEASED MEMBERS: for preparing the food served during the Unit 4201 McCabe, Hamilton & Renny: Tyler Williams awards presentation. Unit 4405 Hawaii Logistics: Roland Pacleb Whatever their reasons for participating in the tournament, those in attendance Unit 4420 Kaiser: Moira Hogan have already started planning for next year’s tournament. There are many ways Keiki Division Winners (l-r): Marissa Young, Kayla Young, Braeden Woodruff, Health & Welfare Katie Tong, Alika Onaga, Nick Uyeshiro, Amber Magana, and Abigail Magana HMA Office - (866) 377-3977 (Not pictured: Noah Tong, Isaiah Padello, and Kawaika Padello). to actively participate Akamai Line - (866) 331-5913 Catamaran (formerly Catalyst RX) - in your union, and the ILWU sports program is just one of them! (888) 869-4600 If you like softball, bowling, golf, or basketball, contact your Business Kaiser (Neighbor Island) - (800) 966-5055 Agent or Division office to find out more about ILWU sports. Kaiser (Oahu) - 432-5955 OF page 8 VOICE THE ILWU September/October 2014 ILWU Hawaii Division General Election Endorsements Vote for ILWU Tuesday, November 4, 2014

U.S. Senate ...... Brian Schatz Office of Hawaiian Affairs Trustee endorsed candidates U.S. Rep. Dist. II ...... Tulsi Gabbard At-Large...... John D. Waihee Have you ever heard the statement, “My vote won’t count”? Maui Residency....Carmen Hulu Lindsey The Governor ...... David Ige person who says this thinks their voice won’t be heard. Lt. Governor Constitutional Amendments ...... Shan Tsutsui But let’s face it—the only time your vote doesn’t count is when • Relating to Disclosure of Judicial you don’t use it State Senate Nominees...... OPEN, vote as you choose . District 1...... Gilbert Kahele • Relating to Agricultural Enterprises...... YES When you are in the voting booth, you are as powerful as the District 3...... General Manager at the Grand Wailea, or the CEO of Servco District 4...... OPEN • Relating to State Justices and Judges....YES Pacific, or the owner of Foodland Super Market. You have just as • Relating to Early Childhood Education.... NO State House much of a say as the Governor of the State of Hawaii. • Relating to Dams and Reservoirs...... YES District 1...... And when you join with your fellow members and their families District 3...... Proposed Amendment to the and vote for ILWU endorsed candidates and issues, your voice is District 4..... Joy A. Sanbuenaventura Hawaii County Charter District 5...... Richard Creagan not only heard, but multiplied many times over. • Term of Appointment for the County Clerk..... NO District 6...... Be sure to take advantage of your right to vote in the upcoming OPEN ENDORSEMENTS: An “OPEN” County Council endorsement means that the union has General Election. Vote for ILWU-endorsed candidates. Be heard, District 5...... Daniel K. Paleka Jr. no recommendation for any candidate loud and clear. Mahalo! District 9...... Ronald S. Gonzales and members may vote as they choose. ILWU Maui Division General Election Endorsements Tuesday, November 4, 2014 ILWU Kauai Division General Election Endorsements U.S. Senate ...... Brian Schatz Office of Hawaiian Affairs Trustee Tuesday, November 4, 2014 U.S. Rep. Dist. II ...... Tulsi Gabbard At-Large...... John D. Waihee Maui Residency... Carmen Hulu Lindsey U.S. Senate Office of Hawaiian Affairs Trustee Governor ...... Brian Schatz ...... David Ige Constitutional Amendments U.S. Rep. Dist. II ...... Tulsi Gabbard At-Large...... John D. Waihee Lt. Governor ...... Shan Tsutsui • Relating to Disclosure of Judicial Maui Residency....Carmen Hulu Lindsey Governor ...... David Ige State Senate Nominees...... OPEN, vote as you choose Lt. Governor ...... Shan Tsutsui Constitutional Amendments District 5...... Gil Keith-Agaran • Relating to Agricultural Enterprises...... YES • Relating to Disclosure of Judicial District 6...... Roz Baker State House • Relating to State Justices and Judges....YES Nominees...... OPEN, vote as you choose District 14...... Derek Kawakami State House • Relating to Early Childhood Education.... NO District 15.... OPEN ENDORSEMENT • Relating to Agricultural Enterprises...... YES District 8...... Joe Souki District 16...Daynette “Dee” Morikawa • Relating to Dams and Reservoirs...... YES • Relating to State Justices and Judges....YES District 10...... Angus McKelvey District 11...... Kaniela Ing Mayor Proposed Amendments to the ...... Bernard P. Carvalho Jr. • Relating to Early Childhood Education.... NO District 12...... Maui County Charter Kauai County Council • Relating to Dams and Reservoirs...... YES • Affordable Housing Fund...... YES Mayor ...... Alan M. Arakawa Tim Bynum • Penalties...... YES Jay Furfaro OPEN ENDORSEMENTS: An County Council Proposed Amendment by Ross Kagawa “OPEN” endorsement means that Arryl Kaneshiro East Maui...... Bob Carroll Voter Initiative to the Maui the union has no recommendation KipuKai Kualii West Maui...... Kaala Buenconsejo County Code for any candidate and members Mel Rapozo Wailuku-Waihee-Waikapu... Mike Victorino may vote as they choose. • Genetically Engineered Organisms...... NO JoAnn Yukimura Kahului...... Joseph Pontanilla South Maui...... Don Couch Makawao-Haiku-Paia...... Mike White OPEN ENDORSEMENTS: General voter registration: October 6, 2014 Upcountry...... Gladys Baisa An “OPEN” endorsement means that the union has Early walk-in voting: Oct. 21, 2014 - Nov. 1, 2014 Lanai...... Riki Hokama no recommendation for any candidate General absentee application: October 28 2014 ...... Stacy Crivello and members may vote as they choose. General election: Tuesday, November 4, 2014

Honolulu City Council U.S. Senate ...... Brian Schatz ILWU Hawaii Longshore Division and U.S. Rep. Dist. I ...... Mark Takai ILWU Oahu Division General Election Endorsements District IV...... Tommy Waters U.S. Rep. Dist. II District VI...... Carol Fukunaga ...... Tulsi Gabbard Tuesday, November 4, 2014 Governor Constitutional Amendments ...... David Ige Dist. 20...... Dist. 37...... Lt. Governor • Relating to Disclosure of Judicial ...... Shan Tsutsui Dist. 21...... Dist. 40...... Rose Martinez Nominees...... OPEN, vote as you choose Dist. 22...... Tom Brower Dist. 41...... Matthew LoPresti State Senate Dist. 24...... Dist. 42...... OPEN ENDORSEMENT • Relating to Agricultural Enterprises...... YES Dist. 12...... Brickwood Galuteria Dist. 25...... Dist. 43...... Karen Awana • Relating to State Justices and Judges....YES Dist. 17...... Clarence Nishihara Dist. 26...... Dist. 44...... Jo Jordan • Relating to Early Childhood Education.... NO Dist. 18...... Dist. 27...... Dist. 45...... Michael Magaoay Dist. 21...... Maile Shimabukuro Dist. 28...... Dist. 47...... Kent Fonoimoana • Relating to Dams and Reservoirs...... YES Dist. 23...... Gil Riviere Dist. 31...... Aaron Ling Johansen Dist. 48...... Jarrett Keohokalole Dist. 24...... Jill Tokuda Dist. 32...... Dist. 50...... Cynthia Thielen OPEN ENDORSEMENTS: An Dist. 33...... OPEN ENDORSEMENT Dist. 51...... Chris Lee “OPEN” endorsement means that State House Dist. 34...... the union has no recommendation Office of Hawaiian Affairs Trustee Dist. 17...... Chris Stump Dist. 35...... for any candidate and members may vote as they choose. Dist. 18...... Dist. 36...... Marilyn Lee At-Large...... John D. Waihee Dist. 19...... Bert Kobayashi Maui Residency....Carmen Hulu Lindsey