The 29th Convention adopted 18 Resolutions which
define the policy of the union on certain critical issues or express the sentiment of the delegation. Following are summaries of these resolutions.
R-1 Resolution of "Mahalo" to Local 142's Essential Workers on the Frontlines
Highlighting the diverse range among the essential workers in ILWU Local 142 in all four in- dustries -- longshore, tourism, general trades and pineapple --, and expressing humblest gratitude toward all of those whose labor made it possible for us to make the adjustments we needed during the pandemic.
R-2 Resolution of "Mahalo" to Longshore Workers on the Frontlines Recognizing the heartfelt commit- ment to serve our community and labor of love from our longshore members that work at Young Broth- ers, Pasha, Hawaii Stevedores Inc., Matson, and McCabe, Hamilton & Renny who ensured our state remained operational as the dan- gerous virus spread throughout the state.
R-3 Resolution to Support our Workers in Tourism as they Face New Challenges About half of ILWU Local 142's membership works in the tourism industry and the tourism industry is our largest industrial grouping. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, most of our brothers and sisters in tourism were laid off (temporarily or otherwise). The 29th Convention of the ILWU Local 142 honors all its members in tourism for their re- silience in the face of the pandemic.
R-4 Resolution to Welcome New Unit Queen's North Hawaii Com- munity Hospital (NHCH) Techs to Local 142 Recognizing the triumph of the techs at Queen's North Hawaii Community Hospital as they joined our union amidst great obstacles. Congratulating them for joining a strong contingent of other health- care workers in Local 142. We will strive to organize more healthcare brothers and sisters as time goes on and stand in solidarity with the hon- orable work they do.
R-2 Resolution of "Mahalo" to Longshore Workers on the Frontlines Recognizing the heartfelt commit- ment to serve our community and labor of love from our longshore members that work at Young Broth- ers, Pasha, Hawaii Stevedores Inc., Matson, and McCabe, Hamilton & Renny who ensured our state remained operational as the dan- gerous virus spread throughout the state.
R-3 Resolution to Support our Workers in Tourism as they Face New Challenges About half of ILWU Local 142's membership works in the tourism industry and the tourism industry is our largest industrial grouping. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, most of our brothers and sisters in tourism were laid off (temporarily or otherwise). The 29th Convention of the ILWU Local 142 honors all its members in tourism for their re- silience in the face of the pandemic.
R-4 Resolution to Welcome New Unit Queen's North Hawaii Com- munity Hospital (NHCH) Techs to Local 142 Recognizing the triumph of the techs at Queen's North Hawaii Community Hospital as they joined our union amidst great obstacles. Congratulating them for joining a strong contingent of other health- care workers in Local 142. We will strive to organize more healthcare brothers and sisters as time goes on and stand in solidarity with the hon- orable work they do.
R-5 Resolution of "Aloha" to Closed Units
Recognizing the unfortunate role the coronavirus pandemic played in many of these units' closures. It was the union's honor to help these members in their time of need in the aftermath of these closures with unemployment assistance and extensions of medical coverage. We look forward to them joining us one day in another capacity as members of the union.
R-6 Resolution in Memoriam of ILWU Leaders Past
Fondly remembering our fallen heroes who commited much of their lives to serving ILWU Local 142 and embodying its principles. May all those who passed away in the past triennium rest in peace, and may we go forward to make them all proud (Michael Murata; William "Willie" Kennison; John Arisumi; Michael Machado; Wesley "Wes" Furtado; Dave Mori; Roy Jardine; Russel Botelho; Nicanor "Nick" Casumpang; Douglas Cabading).
R-7 Resolution on ILWU Local 142 Support for Aloha United Way
Encouraging members to contribute when they can and establishing a workplace giving campaign that allows Titled Officers, Division Di- rectors, Business Agents, and staff to regularly contribute from their paychecks.
R-8 Resolution on the Retirement of Jerrybeth "JB" DeMello
Wishing Maui Division's JB De- Mello good health and peace in her well-deserved retirement as Business Agent, and recognizing her nearly 30 years as a full time official.
R-9 Resolution in Support of Uti- lizing Online Services
Stressing that the ILWU Local 142, when possible, should utilize online
Recognizing the unfortunate role the coronavirus pandemic played in many of these units' closures. It was the union's honor to help these members in their time of need in the aftermath of these closures with unemployment assistance and extensions of medical coverage. We look forward to them joining us one day in another capacity as members of the union.
R-6 Resolution in Memoriam of ILWU Leaders Past
Fondly remembering our fallen heroes who commited much of their lives to serving ILWU Local 142 and embodying its principles. May all those who passed away in the past triennium rest in peace, and may we go forward to make them all proud (Michael Murata; William "Willie" Kennison; John Arisumi; Michael Machado; Wesley "Wes" Furtado; Dave Mori; Roy Jardine; Russel Botelho; Nicanor "Nick" Casumpang; Douglas Cabading).
R-7 Resolution on ILWU Local 142 Support for Aloha United Way
Encouraging members to contribute when they can and establishing a workplace giving campaign that allows Titled Officers, Division Di- rectors, Business Agents, and staff to regularly contribute from their paychecks.
R-8 Resolution on the Retirement of Jerrybeth "JB" DeMello
Wishing Maui Division's JB De- Mello good health and peace in her well-deserved retirement as Business Agent, and recognizing her nearly 30 years as a full time official.
R-9 Resolution in Support of Uti- lizing Online Services
Stressing that the ILWU Local 142, when possible, should utilize online
services to help limit the spread of COVID-19 and to help keep our members and staff as safe and healthy as possible.
R-10 Resolution in Support of ILWU Political Action
Highlighting the uniqueness and importance of the upcoming 2022 election and the importance of mo- bilizing the membership to partici- pate. Among key races are the open seats for Governor and Lieutenant Governor in addition to all 51 State Representatives and all 25 State Senators (due to redistricting).
R-11 Resolution Supporting Long- shore Statewide Negotiations
Standing in solidarity with our brothers and sisters in the Long- shore Division seeking a new contract for all their hard-working members who have served the community tirelessly since the pandemic.
R-12 Resolution to Commemo- rate the 1951 Pineapple Strike on Lanai
Commemorating the strength and solidarity of pineapple workers on Lanai who braved all odds to go on strike in 1951 to win dignity, respect, and significant gains for all their brothers and sisters in the pineapple industry and set a pos- itive example for current ILWU members on Lanai and the rest of Local 142.
R-13 Resolution to Commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the 1946 Great Sugar Strike
Honoring the 75th anniversary of the Great Sugar Strike of 1946 and the achievements of ILWU leaders and rank-and-file members who contributed to the success of the strike and helped to bring econom- ic, social, and political change to all of Hawaii.
R-14 Resolution to Commemorate the 1970 Hotel Strike
Commemorating the accomplish- ments of the hotel workers who won that strike 50 years ago. Their indefatigable spirit and steadfast belief in the strength of union solidarity led to the best industry contract of its time and a culture of rank-and-file leadership that all
R-10 Resolution in Support of ILWU Political Action
Highlighting the uniqueness and importance of the upcoming 2022 election and the importance of mo- bilizing the membership to partici- pate. Among key races are the open seats for Governor and Lieutenant Governor in addition to all 51 State Representatives and all 25 State Senators (due to redistricting).
R-11 Resolution Supporting Long- shore Statewide Negotiations
Standing in solidarity with our brothers and sisters in the Long- shore Division seeking a new contract for all their hard-working members who have served the community tirelessly since the pandemic.
R-12 Resolution to Commemo- rate the 1951 Pineapple Strike on Lanai
Commemorating the strength and solidarity of pineapple workers on Lanai who braved all odds to go on strike in 1951 to win dignity, respect, and significant gains for all their brothers and sisters in the pineapple industry and set a pos- itive example for current ILWU members on Lanai and the rest of Local 142.
R-13 Resolution to Commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the 1946 Great Sugar Strike
Honoring the 75th anniversary of the Great Sugar Strike of 1946 and the achievements of ILWU leaders and rank-and-file members who contributed to the success of the strike and helped to bring econom- ic, social, and political change to all of Hawaii.
R-14 Resolution to Commemorate the 1970 Hotel Strike
Commemorating the accomplish- ments of the hotel workers who won that strike 50 years ago. Their indefatigable spirit and steadfast belief in the strength of union solidarity led to the best industry contract of its time and a culture of rank-and-file leadership that all
ILWU workplaces strive to achieve.
R-15 Resolution to Reaffirm the International ILWU Convention Policies
The International Convention stood in solidarity with 1) Local 6 work- ers at Stratas Foods in Fresno, CA, who have been locked out by their employer since May 4th, 2021. 2) The 500 ILWU members in Local 30 in their fight with U.S. Borax, a subsidiary of Rio Tinto, one of the largest mining companies in the world. 3) The Inland boatmen's Union of the Pacific in their fight to preserve jobs in the cannery indus- try- currently under threat from fi- nancial capitalists who have bought three of Alaska's canneries. 4) IBU Westoil Marine Inc workers in their struggle to protect their jurisdiction. 5) ILWU Local 26 as they continue to defend workers employed at Rite Aid from the corporation and fight for a fair and just workplace.
R-16 Resolution in Support of the Jones Act
Reaffirming Local 142's strong support of the Jones Act and its commitment to continue to op- pose any proposed anti-Jones Act legislation or any other attempt to weaken the Act.
R-17 Resolution in Opposing Right-to-Work
Urging all delegates and staff to educate their members of the dan- gers of "right-to-work" (for less) locally and nationally and oppose candidates who support anti-labor legislation such as so-called "right- to-work" legislation or those who oppose pro-labor legislation such as the PRO Act.
R-18 Resolution in Support of Protecting the Right to Organize Act (PRO Act)
Passage of the PRO Act will bring power back to the workers and remove many barriers to organizing by essentially repealing 'right-to- work' for less laws, allow for work- ers to organize easier by stream- lining the NLRB election process, increasing the election speed, and decreasing company interference by prohibiting mandatory anti-union company meetings by making it an unfair labor practice which will help prevent employer interference in union elections.
R-15 Resolution to Reaffirm the International ILWU Convention Policies
The International Convention stood in solidarity with 1) Local 6 work- ers at Stratas Foods in Fresno, CA, who have been locked out by their employer since May 4th, 2021. 2) The 500 ILWU members in Local 30 in their fight with U.S. Borax, a subsidiary of Rio Tinto, one of the largest mining companies in the world. 3) The Inland boatmen's Union of the Pacific in their fight to preserve jobs in the cannery indus- try- currently under threat from fi- nancial capitalists who have bought three of Alaska's canneries. 4) IBU Westoil Marine Inc workers in their struggle to protect their jurisdiction. 5) ILWU Local 26 as they continue to defend workers employed at Rite Aid from the corporation and fight for a fair and just workplace.
R-16 Resolution in Support of the Jones Act
Reaffirming Local 142's strong support of the Jones Act and its commitment to continue to op- pose any proposed anti-Jones Act legislation or any other attempt to weaken the Act.
R-17 Resolution in Opposing Right-to-Work
Urging all delegates and staff to educate their members of the dan- gers of "right-to-work" (for less) locally and nationally and oppose candidates who support anti-labor legislation such as so-called "right- to-work" legislation or those who oppose pro-labor legislation such as the PRO Act.
R-18 Resolution in Support of Protecting the Right to Organize Act (PRO Act)
Passage of the PRO Act will bring power back to the workers and remove many barriers to organizing by essentially repealing 'right-to- work' for less laws, allow for work- ers to organize easier by stream- lining the NLRB election process, increasing the election speed, and decreasing company interference by prohibiting mandatory anti-union company meetings by making it an unfair labor practice which will help prevent employer interference in union elections.