HONOLULU- The 2022 Democratic Party of Hawaii Convention was held on May 27-29, 2022 at ILWU unit Alohilani Resort.
March 31 was a bright, spring day in Seattle. ILWU members at the Local 19 Hall were buzzing in anticipation of a new and innovative event organized by the Local 19 Education Committee celebrating women on the waterfront.
WHO
You. Part of an 'ohana 14,000 members strong. A vital part of our democracy. I.L.W.U. stands for International Longshore and Warehouse Union.
WHAT
ILWU is made up of
Our brothers and sisters in the Longshore Industry have an exempla- ry history. Their moments of solidarity such as strikes and their day-to-day pride and camaraderie helps to uplift and move the people of Hawai'i forward. Get in touch with them at the main Honolulu office at (808) 949-4161.
ROBERTO ANDRION
Division Director
Originating ILWU unit: Hawaiian Commercial and Sugar
It's election season! And not just any election season. This year, there are several heavy-hitting leadership roles up for vote: governor, lieutenant governor, mayoral races on Kauai and Maui, and three of Hawaii's four congressional seats.
"Open Endorsement" means that the union has no recommendation for any candidate and members may vote as they choose.
The first Local Executive Committee (LEC) meeting of the year happened on January 10, 2022. The Local Executive Committee is comprised of the three Local Titled Officers and the five Division Directors. They meet on a monthly basis as a group to provide updates on contract negotiations and grievance handling. These meetings are still being conducted via Zoom.
Former ILWU International Vice President Leonard Hoshijo passed away peacefully in the hospital on October 21, 2021, surrounded by his family
Both in and out of the ILWU, Hoshijo dedicated his life to improving conditions for the working class in his many roles as an activist, organizer, educator, union staff member, union officer, and public servant.