HONOLULU- The 2022 Democratic Party of Hawaii Convention was held on May 27-29, 2022 at ILWU unit Alohilani Resort.
Over 60 registered Democrats from the rank-and-file membership participated as delegates. This was both an educational opportunity for our members as well as a chance for our united delegation to make a statement with our strength in numbers and presence.

The entire delegation wore matching black ILWU PAC shirts on the last day to demonstrate our unity and militancy.
This visual statement was not just for show. Through our voting bloc, every platform we stood for got in, all the resolutions that meant something to us passed, and a number of elections went in our favor. ILWU rank-and-file member Marlene Baltero from Four Seasons

Resort on Lanai was elected to the second highest position of the party, the role of Vice Chair.
Local President Chris West noted, "Hawaii's Democratic Party was built on the backs of labor, specifically ILWU labor in sugar and pineapple. Your union is here to hold the party accountable to the legacy of labor and make sure our voices are heard."

IMPORTANT INFORMATION CONCERNING YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO BECOME ACTIVE MEMBERS OF INTERNATIONAL LONGSHORE AND WAREHOUSE UNION, LOCAL 142, AND YOUR RIGHTS UNDER LAW

As a result of your current employment, you are eligible for membership in the International Longshore and Warehouse Union, Local 142. Union membership is a right and privilege to be proud of. As an active member of ILWU Local 142 you have the right to participate in the affairs of the Union. Your participation includes involvement in the formulation of proposals for contract negotiations, voting on proposed changes to your collective bargaining agreement, attending and participating in regular and special Union meetings, Union elections, and other affairs of the Union as provided in the ILWU Local 142 Constitution and Bylaws. We believe that most people would want to become active members of the ILWU Local 142, and desire to fully partici- pate in the affairs of their Union. Strong, active and informed members are essential to the strength of your Union. Your participation will benefit both you and your co-workers by helping the Union gain improved wages, benefits and working conditions.
The right, by law, to belong to the Union and to participate in its affairs is a very important right. Currently, by law, you also have the right to refrain from becoming an active member of the Union and you may elect to satisfy the require- ments of a contractual union security provision by paying monthly dues and fees to the Union which reflect the repre- sentational expenditures of the ILWU Local 142. Please be advised: That 1% of funds were spent in our most recent accounting year (2021) for nonrepresentational activities (such as political activities, lobbying of issues not reasonably related to accomplish the union's representational duties); that nonmembers can object to having their union security payments spent on such activities; that those who object will be charged only for representational activities; and that if a nonmember objects, the Union will provide detailed information concerning the breakdown between representational and nonrepresentational expenditures. Any objections by a nonmember shall be filed within 30 days and sent to ILWU Local 142 at 451 Atkinson Drive, Honolulu, Hawaii 96814. Please be advised that nonmember status constitutes a full waiver of the rights and benefits of ILWU Local 142 mem- bership. More specifically, this means you would not be allowed to vote on contract modifications or new contracts; would be ineligible to hold Union office or participate in Union elections; and all other rights, privileges and benefits established for and provided for ILWU Local 142 members by its Constitution and Bylaws. We are confident that after considering your options, you will conclude that the right to participate in the decision making process of your Union is of vital importance to you, your family, and your co-workers, and you will complete and transmit your application for membership in ILWU Local 142. Thank you.