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The Voice of Ilwu

ANDAZ MAUI AT WAILEA 
3550 Wailea Alanui Dr, Wailea (808) 573-1234

Ka’ana Kitchen ($$$)
 Located in the bottom floor of the Andaz, locals and tourists alike have raved about this restaurant’s mix of class and just plain ono down to earth enjoyability. Open daily for breakfast and dinner. Indulge yourself with popular dishes such as abalone risotto and fried chicken with butter mochi.

GRAND WAILEA RESORT 
3850 Wailea Alanui Dr, Wailea (808)-875-1234

2019 ILWU Local 142 Restaurant Guide, cont.

the ocean and sunset to enjoy along with your meal. Sample menu items: crab cake with mango lychee relish and Hawaiian chili pepper buttermilk brined chicken.

MAUNA KEA BEACH HOTEL 62-100 Mauna Kea Beach Dr, Waimea; (808) 882-7222

Oahu Division Recognition Night honors dedicated membership

Oahu Business Agent Jose Miramontes presenting Ruby Shimabukuro from Unit 4405 Foodland and Nate Galario from Unit 4409 Island Movers with awards. The first portion of the meeting was dedicated to education. Representatives from the Department of Transportation gave a presentation on how to best abide by safety regulations.

34th Annual State Slow-Pitch Softball Tournament

WAIPAHU — The downpour just a day earlier did not make for the best conditions on game day, October 12, 2019, but it takes more than a little mud and humidity to deter ILWU Local 142 sports players. This year’s annual Statewide Softball Tournament was hosted by Oahu Division and had teams representing every Division.

Game 1: Maui vs. Oahu 
Oahu’s team Hawaii Stevedores Inc. (HSI) took on Maui Longshore in a game full of camaraderie and a boost of energy from the keiki who showed up to play on Maui’s team. Oahu won 11-7. 

Presidential candidates meet ILWU Executive Board

1. Senator Kamala Harris said her record of confronting corporate power and working with unions are key to her campaign for president. 2. Senator Elizabeth Warren with San Francisco Veterinary care workers at VCA/Mars - a company that has been fighting union members. 3. Senator Bernie Sanders explained how his “Medicare for All” plan would help working Americans and union members.

Presidential candidates meet ILWU Executive Board, cont.

grassroots movement to take on the corruption in Washington and change the structure of our economy to deal with big, international corporations that aren’t loyal to workers or this country, and have too much power,” she said.

In remembrance of Maui Labor Leader John Arisumi

Maui Division would not be what it is today if it were not for John Arisumi, former ILWU Maui Division Director. He passed away on August 22, 2019 after creating a legacy of service that had ripple effects across the whole state. Although he retired in June 1991, he remained active in the union by sitting on the board of directors in the ILWU Memorial Association through 2012. His level of commitment inspired generations of leadership and his impact will be felt for years to come.

Division Trustees

CLYDE KIHARA
Hawaii Division

Clyde is a mechanic at Kuwaye Trucking on the Big Island. He has been an ILWU member for 13 years. He first ran for this LEB position in 2015. After serving last triennium, he decided to run again “to learn and serve more to the union and members.” 

Industrial Grouping Representatives

JESSE ANDRADE 
Longshore 

ELIZABETH VISITACION Tourism SIERRA DELGADO General Trades RICARDO DELA TORRE Pineapple LOCAL EXECUTIVE BOARD 2019-2021 Jesse is a Machine Operator at Young Brothers on Oahu. He has been in the longshore industry for 15 years. He encourages other members to “show up to your meetings, make your voice heard and get involved.”

66th Annual Statewide Golf Tournament on Maui

WAILEA — It was the hottest and muggiest weekend of the year, but that did not dampen the spirits of over 40 ILWU members and their families who showed up to play in the ILWU Statewide Golf Tournament on August 31-September 1 at Grand Wailea’s Old Blue Golf Course.

Members from all divisions got to know each other as they competed in teams with people from other units. Teams from an ILWU Longshore Local in Portland and the Hawaii Maritime Council also participated for more union solidarity.

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