Local President Candidate:
DONNA DOMINGO
Aloha Brothers and Sisters. It has been a great honor of mine to serve the membership of the ILWU Local 142 for the last 7 years as your President and in the previous 8 years as your Vice President. I have spent these last 15 years focused on growing and fighting for our membership.
We’ve had great successes during my tenure, in areas of Administration, Negotiations, and defense of contracts for our members, in legislative and political victories and a healthy and stable financial status. Over the next three years, I will continue to ensure our membership is represented well at the bargaining table and that our finances remain healthy and stable.
Brothers and Sisters, we are the beneficiaries of a deep and rich history founded on simple set of values, “Unity, Solidarity and Strength” I have used these values to guide every decision I’ve made, in contracts I’ve negotiated and challenges we have had to overcome. I believe in our motto, “An Injury to One is an Injury to All,” and I know you do too. For these reasons and the future of our Union, I humbly ask for your vote in the coming election.
In Solidarity,
Donna Domingo
Local President Candidate:
ALANNA MAKINANO
Family,
Chair of Alohilani Resort, Unit 4526. I was born and raised in Mililani in a difficult home. I know what it feels like to be unseen, and I promised myself I would advocate for others like me.
When I found my escape with soccer, I learned what it meant to become part of a team, and I flourished. I went to University of Texas on a soccer scholarship and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology/Business. I learned hard work, perseverance, and dedication.
I found family again at Pacific Beach Hotel. Our membership struggled together for ten years before we could get a contract from the employer. Between court battles and picket lines, I was inspired to become an active member of the ILWU.
Experience is how we start. Change brings new voices. Change empowers the voiceless. Change can return our union to the hands of the rank and file. One voice spoken with respect, integrity, and truth can set the tone, but a hundred voices standing strong together will create change that impacts lives for the better.
I humbly ask for your support.
How can I serve you?
AlannaMakinano@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/alanna.makinano
Local Vice President Candidate:
CORINNA SALMO
Aloha, I am running for the position of ILWU Local 142 Vice President. I have been a member of this great UNION for over 32 years and with that I bring experience, as a unit Officer for Unit 1401 now known as Hawaiian Macadamia Nut Services, LLC. I was entrusted by my fellow members and served as a Secretary/Treasurer/Unit Editor, worked diligently to assure our unit’s financial stability, represented members by addressing/solving problems and or filing and presenting grievances. In 2000/2001 I became an Organizer for Hawaii Division working on drives within our Division and on Kauai. In 2006 I was appointed as a Temporary Business Agent for Hawaii Division and ran for a Full-Time position in 2007 and re-elected thereafter to present. Participated in Labor Institutes and Women’s Conferences. I have knowledge in problem solving and handling of grievances, workers compensation claims, unemployment appeals and have been assigned to both Division and Statewide Negotiations as a Spokesperson, Adjustment Board member, Trustee /Co-Chair of the ILWU General H&W and Hawaii Division Organizing Coordinator. In closing, I truly care about the members and I humbly ask for your support and vote for Vice President, in the upcoming Local elections. “EVERYONE’S/VOICE/MATTERS”.
Local Vice President Candidate:
CHRISTIAN WEST
Aloha ILWU ohana!
My name is Chris West and I am running for Local 142 Vice President. I have been happily married for 18 years and I am the father of two beautiful daughters. I have been a proud, dues paying member of this great union for 17 years and have served as an elected official of the Hawaii Longshore for 14 years. Eight on the Executive Board of unit 4201 and currently the past 6 as Hawaii Stevedores Vice Chairman. I was one of 7 on the 2014 state wide Longshore negotiating committee and also on the 2018 contract extension committee.
Why run for Local Vice President? One word, Solidarity! It is said, “United we stand, Divided we fall.”, yet our Local has never been so divided in It’s history. Where once we stood together, there is now a gap between the Longshore and the rest of our 142 ohana. My wish is to bridge that gap and that is why I am running for Local 142 Vice President! TOGETHER we can accomplish great things for our rank and file. For more about myself please visit my Facebook page “Chris West for ILWU 142 Vice President” or ChrisforVP.com
Statewide Industrial Grouping Local Executive Board Candidates
Longshore Grouping Candidate:
JESSE ANDRADE
Aloha Brothers and Sisters, My name is Jesse Andrade. I’m a Machine Operator at Young Brothers and I’ve been in the industry going on 15 years. I’m currently the Chairman for Unit 4209-Young Brothers Honolulu.
I’ve been a Shop Steward, Secretary, and was the Co-Spokesperson in our last negotiations. I’m happily married for over 6 years to my wife Jenelle and have 2 kids, Ariana(6) and Alijah(5). My name will be on the ballot to represent the Longshore Industry on the LEB and although I’m unopposed, I’d be honored to receive your support. I’m grateful for the opportunity to expand my service to this organization and I’m committed to representing you, the members of the Hawaii Longshore Division. It’s your hard work and dedication that allow for this opportunity and I thank you for that. I’ve come to learn over the years that the work doesn’t end when you punch the clock. We must be willing to put in the extra work to maintain everything that was fought for and to achieve even more. Show up to your meetings, make your voice heard and get involved. Your support is greatly appreciated!
With Respect and Solidarity,
Jesse Andrade
General Trades Grouping Candidate:
SIERRA DELGADO
Aloha fellow union brothers and sisters! I, Sierra Delgado, am honored to have been nominated to the Local Executive Board representing the General Trades grouping. I’ve been a good standing union member for the last 15 years at Foodland Pukalani on Maui as a cashier. I am looking forward to working alongside our Titled Officers and other board members in making decisions that will not only benefit our members but also make our union stronger! Thank you again for the nomination and I hope to serve you all to the best of my ability! God Bless you all!
Aloha,
Sierra Delgado
Unit 2408-Foodland Maui
see page 3 for complete list of Statewide Industrial Grouping Local Executive Board candidates