ILWU Local 142 is proud to welcome its newest unit: the ILWU Credit Union. Though the unit is small, with just three members, its significance is large, bringing into the union family an organization that has long stood side- by-side with ILWU members.

The ILWU Credit Union was founded in 1954 to serve the financial needs of ILWU members and their families.

Over the decades, it has become a trusted resource, offering affordable loans, financial services, and community support rooted in union values. Its staff have always been close partners with the Local, present at events, conferences, and gatherings to support members with financial tools. Now, with union representation of their own, they have taken the next step in fully joining the ILWU ohana.

“Even though I’ve always felt like part of ILWU through my work with members, becoming a union member myself feels different — in the best way,” said Jackie Dun, longtime credit union representative and now ILWU member. “I’ve spent years attending Local 142 events, helping members with their financial needs, and sharing in the union spirit. But now, I’m really a part of it. I can stand with members not just as their credit union rep, but as their union sister. That means so much to me.”

ILWU Local 142 leaders emphasized that the creation of the unit is about more than just numbers. It symbolizes the principle that union values — fairness, dignity, and collective strength — belong in every workplace, no matter the size. When organizations closely tied to the ILWU embrace unionization for their own staff, it reinforces the broader message that workersʻ' rights and union power are for everyone.

As the newest unit, ILWU Credit Union members will now have the same protections and voice at work that they have long encouraged others to pursue. Their decision reflects the belief that solidarity is not only something to support from the outside but something to live from within.

With this addition, Local 142 continues to grow not only in membership but in the breadth of organizations that embody the spirit of unionism in Hawai‘i. The ILWU Credit Union has always been here for members. Today, its workers are officially members themselves.

Join your unionized union credit union!
Unlike a bank, ILWU Credit Union membership provides value, support and personalized service for the unique needs of union workers and the Longshore community. Membership is open to anyone who is a member of the ILWU Local 142 and their family members.

For more information or to download
a membership application, visit
ilwucu.org/membership.