The ILWU Local 142 is a diverse union, with members working in many different types of jobs in most major industries in Hawaii. Because of this diversity, and because the ILWU is concerned about issues that affect the entire community—there are more than a hundred points, or issues, covered by the ILWU’s legislative program.

The ILWU strongly supports all points in its legislative program, but will focus on this list of legislative priorities for the 28th Legislature.

All state lawmakers receive copies of both the ILWU’s legislative program and legislative priorities.

Hawaii and the nation are in the midst of a crisis. Many do not even realize the crisis exists while others are all too familiar with the challenges of what has been referred to as the “silver tsunami.”

LIHUE—With today’s hustle and bustle, we often forget to praise and thank the people who do so much for their communities. This is true of the many unit officers and stewards who volunteer their time to help their fellow workers and serve the union.

Kauai Division made it a point by giving special recognition to those outstanding individuals at their annual recognition banquet held at the Kauai ILWU Union Hall in Lihue on December 18, 2015.

HONOLULU—Under the bright sun and brisk trade winds, the ILWU 30th Annual Slow-Pitch Softball Tournament was played on Saturday, October 3, 2015. The tournament was hosted by the Oahu Division and played at the Salt Lake District Park.

Young Brothers, Ltd., union negotiating committee members: Standing (l-r): Michael Victorino, Michael “Sully” Sullivan, Dennis Morton, Elgin Calles, Dennis Saniatan Sr., Charlton “Kana” Wallace, Tyrone Tahara. Sitting (l-r): Drake Delaforce, Shawna Rapoza, Nate Lum, Jesse Andrade, Gary Talbert, Royale Komomua, and Robyn DeCambra.