The ILWU joined thousands of workers from various Hawaii unions on October 23 in a demonstration to protest President Bush’s union busting and anti-working family policies. The demonstration, also attended by progressive organizations and community members, was held at the main entrance of the Hilton Hawaiian Village Hotel in Waikiki where Bush was scheduled to attend a Republican Party fundraiser.
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League, convinced of the need for union political action, and certain that working people needed to exercise the right to vote in order to secure whatever gains they were able to make through unionization. The League was the first union political action organization in Hawaii.
Brothers and Sisters, Aloha. Or as I’d say on the mainland . . . Brothers and sisters, welcome. Or as I’d say back where I come from . . . good day, mates.
My name is Harry Bridges. And I know, even here, some of you are saying who the hell is the fella with the funny accent ‘Cause, I’m just a working stiff, always have been and always will be.
But I was also President of this union for 40 years, from 1937 till 1977, and that’s a long time to be anything, especially the President of this union.
good provisions here that protect transportation workers, that protect the communities around the ports and rail hubs, airports and that protect the nation as well from terrorism.
This issue of the Voice of the ILWU is your official notice of the 2003 ILWU Local 142 Election. It contains the positions and candidates who will appear on the ballot and the dates, times and locations of voting for your unit. This issue also contains statements and photographs submitted by candidates.
Candidate for Local President
Raymond “Ray” Camacho
Aloha. My name is Ray Camacho. In 1982 I started cleaning tables, washing dishes and serving food in an ILWU Hotel.
Now, 21 years later, I am humbled by the opportunity to serve you as President.
Candidate for Division Director
Clayton W. Dela Cruz
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the members of the Kauai Division of the ILWU Local 142 for your past support of me, as your Division Director, and humbly ask for your continued support in the up-coming Election.