Division Director Candidate
Elmer C. “ECG” Gorospe
Aloha Brothers & Sisters. I want to take this opportunity to say “thank you” to all the rank & file of Hawaii Division for the chance they have given me to serve as a business agent. This year I am once again humbly asking for your support in the upcoming local election when I run for Hawaii Division Director. As we move forward in these tough economic times, I am committed to serve the members of ILWU Local 142 & to continue the fight to protect workers rights, job security, pension benefits & a fair contract. To provide the best service possible to the members and to continue to educate the members the importance of solidarity. Mahalo for your continued support.
Business Agent Candidate
Delbert W. DeRego
Again the past three years continues to be some of the most trying times I have experienced, since becoming a Full Time Officer in 1995, which was due to the unprecedented economic conditions of the resent past that has affected all of us. This next term, with your support, we will continue to work diligently to preserve jobs, work opportunity and assurance of worker dignity in all our industries. Together we will strive to promote active participation, education, leadership development and solidarity of our members which is the driving force in our ability to continue to negotiate improvements. We shall continue to uphold and restore the standard that has kept ILWU Local 142 in the forefront of Hawaii’s Labor History through our membership participation in the workplace, community and political arena. The goal is to grow and to ensure that we save our members jobs so we all have a bright future. I am proud to be an ILWU member and committed to serve the membership to the best of my ability.
Business Agent Candidate
Gregory “Greg” Gauthier
Aloha ILWU team members! Thank you very much for allowing me the opportunity to serve you as a business agent for the last 11 years. I am humbly asking you to vote for me this November. I take the responsibility of securing good benefits, livable wages, and dignity in the workplace very seriously. There is no better feeling in the world than challenging injustice and fighting oppression wherever it exists. This is not just a job for me, but an allencompassing journey. Most of all, I am passionate about honoring your rights as a Union member. With that, I offer the following guarantees:
1. I will always treat you with dignity and respect whenever you contact me.
2. I will always get back to you with a response to your concerns in a timely manner.
3. I will always give your grievance/issue a fair and thorough assessment of its merits, and no matter what, I will always give you the final option as to which direction you would like to go.
4. I will continue to educate and enhance my skills so that I can be as valuable to you, as you are to us.
Thank you, and God bless!
Business Agent Candidate
George Martin
“ALOHA!” & “MAHALO!” to ALL members of this great union – ILWU Local 142!
A “SPECIAL MAHALO!” to the rank-and-file of HAWAII DIVISION! You graciously voted/elected to have me serve as a Business Agent in the last two elections (2006 and 2009). It is an honor and a privilege to serve you all!
I humbly ask for your continued confidence and ask for your vote once again during the upcoming Local Election, which is set for November 10-16, 2012.
In addition to Business Agent races, the offices of President and Vice-President of ILWU Local 142 are up for election. This year, you are also being asked to vote in those 2 races. There are 2 people from Maui running for President; there are 2 people running for Vice-President-1 from Hawaii Island, 1 from Maui.
Hawaii Division Director Wallace
Hawaii Division Director Wallace A. Ishibashi, Jr is one of the candidates running for Vice-President. I again humbly ask that you show your support for our Big Island candidate-Wallace has the ability, wisdom, compassion & sincerity to get the job done-he will represent all workers well as Vice-President.
Please make your voices count by voting in the upcoming Local Election!
