More than 400 dockworkers from around the world convened in New Orleans for the International Dockers Council's 9th General Assembly. Here is Hawaii's delegation with leaders from leadership from other branches of ILWU. This article has been shortened for length. For the full article, please visit ilwu.org
1) Front: Maui Business Agent Teddy Espeleta, Kauai Division Director Rhonda Morris, US Senator Mazie Hirono, Michelle Tran, Local Vice President Corinna Salmo Nguyen, Local Secretary-Treasurer Michael Victorino, Jr., Cassandra Cockett. Back: Legislative Liaison Brandon Wolff, Local President Chris West, Longshore Vice Division Director Eddie Hayashi, Hawaii Business Agent Roselyn Molina, Oahu Business Agent Corin Kekua, Benton Rodden.
the union offered were in January 2020. These classes have been on hold since the pandemic, but they came back with a vengeance this past June! Classes were held in Maui on June 15, in Hilo on June 21, in Kona on June 22, and on Kauai on June 28. These intensive day-long classes cover everything from your rights in the contract to how to file a grievance.
"When you help the community, you help this organization, and vice versa," said Local Secretary-Treasurer Michael Victorino, Jr.
HONOKA'A - This first-ever job fair was a partnership between ILWU Local 142 and ILWU units on the Big Island. This was a win-win situation for both the companies who could benefit from more workers and the community at large, especially students who just graduated and may be looking for a good-paying union job for the summer or beyond (this event was held on a date close to graduations: June 17, 2022).
HILO The ILWU Statewide Sports Program finally made a comeback after being put on hold for three years due to COVID precautions. The 40th Statewide Basketball Tournament was held on Saturday, July 23, 2022 at Andrew's Gym in Hilo. Three teams showed up to compete: a team from the Big Island "Da Crew," a team from Kauai, and a team from Hawaii Stevedores, Inc. (HSI) from Oahu.
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.
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.
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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.