HILO - It was a sea of green
as members, friends, and family
gathered at the Harry Kamoku Hall
to celebrate outstanding Units and
Pensioner Clubs.
St. Patricks Day was the theme and festive spirit was matched by ʻono grinds, dancing, and comraderie.
Elmer Gorospe, the Hawai’i Island Division Director shared the function of the annual gathering, “We recognize the most active units from throughout the islands - those units and individuals who represent their workers day in and day out, those on the frontlines”. In all, two pension clubs and four Units were recognized for their high levels of member engagement and advocacy.
But recognition was not the only purpose of the gathering, according to Gorospe, “People want to feel a part of something. This is the Division’s opportunity to give back to the members and Units. People drive from all parts of the island to come and enjoy great food, and socialize and connect, and be together as union members.
St. Patricks Day was the theme and festive spirit was matched by ʻono grinds, dancing, and comraderie.
Elmer Gorospe, the Hawai’i Island Division Director shared the function of the annual gathering, “We recognize the most active units from throughout the islands - those units and individuals who represent their workers day in and day out, those on the frontlines”. In all, two pension clubs and four Units were recognized for their high levels of member engagement and advocacy.
But recognition was not the only purpose of the gathering, according to Gorospe, “People want to feel a part of something. This is the Division’s opportunity to give back to the members and Units. People drive from all parts of the island to come and enjoy great food, and socialize and connect, and be together as union members.
This is the union culture we want to
cultivate.”
Local Vice President Corinna Salmo Nguyen was in attendance and spoke to those in attendance, “I know every Unit works hard all year round. I know what it takes to run a Unit. Congratulations to all the Units who won.”
Secretary-Treasurer, Mike Victorino Jr. also shared a message of appreciation, “Congratulations to all of the Units who received an award. Itʻs very well deserved. We stand on the shoulders of giants so letʻs continue the good work of this Union.”
The evening was also attended by Mayor Mitch Roth, Hawaiʻi State Senator David Tarnas and Hawaiʻi State Representative Joy San Buenaventura.
A special recognition was given to the employees of the ILWUʻs newest Unit, the workers of Island Movers Hawaiʻi Island. Congratulations to all of the members and pensioners who were recognized!
Local Vice President Corinna Salmo Nguyen was in attendance and spoke to those in attendance, “I know every Unit works hard all year round. I know what it takes to run a Unit. Congratulations to all the Units who won.”
Secretary-Treasurer, Mike Victorino Jr. also shared a message of appreciation, “Congratulations to all of the Units who received an award. Itʻs very well deserved. We stand on the shoulders of giants so letʻs continue the good work of this Union.”
The evening was also attended by Mayor Mitch Roth, Hawaiʻi State Senator David Tarnas and Hawaiʻi State Representative Joy San Buenaventura.
A special recognition was given to the employees of the ILWUʻs newest Unit, the workers of Island Movers Hawaiʻi Island. Congratulations to all of the members and pensioners who were recognized!
