The Hawaiʻi Longshore Division continues a strong investment in its steward program with two more rounds of training. HLD stewards completed part three of their training in April and part four in May. 

After beginning with some longshore history - a staple piece of ILWU education - part three focused on the important issue of Weignarten rights. Weingarten rights are something that every union member in the United States has. They have the right to union representation when called into any meeting by management that could be of an investigatory or disciplinary nature.

Part four covered special topics and resources to support the lives of longshore workers. “Stewarding” extends beyond the contract to the well-being of fellow workers. 

Regular steward trainings reflect the goal of the Hawaiʻi Longshore Division to put the rights of their members in their members' hands and spread the responsibility of contract enforcement to the rank and file. 

More Hawaiʻi Longshore Division steward trainings are scheduled throughout 2025.