Yoshito Takamine, a stalwart in the labor movement and the Democratic Party, passed away on October 27, 2015 at the age of 89. A younger generation of ILWU members only knew Yoshito as a retiree, a member of the board of directors of the ILWU Memorial Association, and the father of former State Representative, State Senator, and Director of Labor Dwight Takamine.
LIHUE—Despite the hot and humid conditions, between 70-80 Kauai pensioners enjoyed food, fellowship, and games at the annual Kauai Division Pensioner Picnic on August 29, 2015. They gathered in the patio area of the ILWU Lihue Hall after signing in and were handed a sheet with scrambled words. The one who could unscramble the most words would be declared a winner.
Retired Business Agent Jesus Guirao began the festivities by welcoming the pensioners and introducing the guests. Among the guests were Senator Ron Kouchi, Kauai County Council members JoAnn Yukimura and Arryl Kaneshiro.
This issue of the Voice of the ILWU is your official notice of the 2015 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.
Local President Candidate
Donna Domingo
Donna Domingo, President of the ILWU Local 142,
Division Director Candidate
Elgin K. Calles
Division Director Candidate
William “Baba” Haole
Business Agent Candidate
Roberto “Bobby” Andrion Jr.
Business Agent Candidate
Joseph “Joe” Aquino
