It is no exaggeration to say that Hawaii could not function without the work on and near the waterfront. Our brothers and sisters in the Longshore Division have a history in the ILWU defined by exemplary moments of strikes and solidarity.

The Longshore Division services members statewide as a part of ILWU Local 142, but operates more independently under special provisions of the ILWU Local 142 Constitution. You can reach the division at 808-949-4161.

WILLIAM “BABA” HAOLE, IV 
Division Director

Baba was hired in 1988 at McCabe, Hamilton & Renny. He currently works as a longshoreman at Matson Terminals. Baba has served as overall vice chair and Unit 4201 Chair.

RICHARD KAMOE 
Vice Division Director 

Richard started his membership with the ILWU in 1994 when he was hired by McCabe, Hamilton & Renny. He served his unit as Vice Chair from 2008-2013. He now works for Matson.

DRAKE DELAFORCE 
Secretary-Treasurer

Drake has been an ILWU member for 15 years. His membership began when he was hired by Unit 4201 Matson/McCabe as a machine operator. 

He was elected to his unit to serve as an Executive Board member and unit secretary. This is the second term he has been elected to Secretary-Treasurer for the Division. “Education is key,” says Delaforce. “Know what a union is and remember the value of the contract and what has come before you.”

DENNIS MORTON 
Business Agent 

Dennis was originally a firefighter before he became a longshoreman. He has been with Hawaii Stevedores, Inc. since 2001. He served as a Unit Executive Board member, and was first elected Business Agent in 2009.

TYRONE TAHARA 
Business Agent 

Tyrone was hired in 1987 by McCabe, Hamilton & Renny as a ship gang laborer. In 1991, he was promoted to Heavy Equipment Operator.

He served as a shop steward and editor. He has worked as a Business Agent since 1991 for Oahu Division, then for the Hawaii Longshore Division after 2009. He has managed to not be jaded after all that time and says, “I’m still learning every day about new challenges occurring in the industry. What I learn, I want to pass it over to the younger generation.” He recommends the film “Eye of the Storm” for anyone who has a desire to learn more about the union.

Appointed for this term

FRED ROBINS 
Business Agent 

Fred is from McCabe, Hamilton & Renny. His unit hired him 15 years ago as a winchman. He served his unit as an Executive Board member and Trustee. Fred was appointed this year to serve as Business Agent.