Tourism 

Workers Rights & Benefits 

16 Support the continued protection and maintenance of the “presumption clause” in the Workers’ Compensation Law, either through legislation or by rule-making. Oppose the reduction of the rights and benefits of injured workers, either by legislation or by rule-making.

Establish a package of workers’ compensation benefit improvements in the interest of fairness to injured workers.

Health & Social Services 

43 Continue funding for human and social service programs for lowincome, disadvantaged, and needy individuals and families. Appropriate adequate funding for mental health and social problems resulting from economic dislocation.

A tribute to Hawaii’s greatest statesman

Senator Daniel Inouye has been a friend and ally of the ILWU since his first election to the Hawaii Territorial House in 1954 and to the US House of Representatives in 1959. Inouye was elected to the US Senate in 1962 and served until his death on December 17, 2012. The following speeches by Senator Inouye to members of the ILWU spans 51 years from 1962 to 2012 and reveal how the ILWU and Inouye shared many of the same views of the world.

A tribute to Hawaii’s greatest statesman

Daniel K. Inouye escorted by ILWU Sgt. At Arms at the 1983 Local Convention.

Most people grimace when anyone talks about a colonoscopy. They think the preparation is grueling and the process is painful—but, in actuality, it’s neither and can really be a lifesaver.

What does a colonoscopy do? It lets a physician look inside your entire large intestine to the lower end of the small intestine through the use of a small scope.

ILWU-endorsed candidates did very well in Hawaii’s General Election on November 4, 2014, winning a strong majority of all races run statewide—including the closely watched gubernatorial and congressional contests.

“I think the ILWU’s Political Action (PAC) program was effective in mobilizing our members and delivering votes to endorsed candidates,” said Oahu Division PAC Coordinator and Business Agent Wilfred Chang.

Some of the 1,600 ML&P pensioners who no longer have to worry about receiving full pension benefits, with elected officials, ILWU members and leaders, and (seated) acting Governor Tsutsui, who displays the “Lipoa Point Day” proclamation signed on October 9, 2014.

Patronizing companies in collective bargaining with ILWU Local 142 supports our local economy and your brothers and sisters. This is vital to strengthening our economy and community. Without a healthy economy, our communities suffer because of the slowdown in economic activity which may lead to decreased household incomes or the loss of jobs. Therefore, please patronize these hotels that negotiate fair contracts providing a high standard of living, health and retirement benefits for your brothers and sisters.

Maui was once again voted “Best Island in the World”, Condé Nast Traveler, Oct. 2013

Andaz Maui At Wailea ($$$$) 

3550 Wailea Alanui Drive, Wailea (808) 573-1234