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.

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.

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.” 

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.”

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.

Jennifer Kaaihue, Brenden Kihoi and Fernando Pancho Unit 1503 Mauna Kea Beach Hotel (other members from Unit 1503: Shane Augustin, Michael Dela Cruz).

LABOR DAY is celebrated every year, but for unions, the holiday is cause for even more thoughtful reflection on how much the labor movement has benefited society for all. ILWU Local 142 has several Labor Day celebrations across its divisions.

The Big Island held one in Pahala for its pensioners on August 24; the Hawaii Longshore Division held one at the Kauai ILWU Hall on September 2; Oahu’s members attended the annual Labor Unity Picnic at Waikiki Shell with other Labor Unions; and Kauai Division held their annual Pensioners’ Picnic on September 7.

Members at the caucus Front L-R: Emmanuel Baltazar (Maui Business Agent), Annie Dickinson, Chair (#27 Pupukea), James Villegas (#19 Mililani), Sierra Delgado (#24 Pukalani), Dona Hamabata (#8 Kaneohe), Anabel Cardenas (#18 Dillingham), Ruby Shimabukuro (#1 Market City), Jaslyn Laurito (#8 Kaneohe), Cindy Caravalho (#38 Waimea), Local President Donna Domingo.

On June 18th, over 40 ILWU members, pensioners, and supporters gathered at the Ballantyne memorial at New Brighton Park in Vancouver, BC to commemorate the 84th anniversary of the Battle of Ballantyne Pier and remember the militant history of Vancouver waterfront workers.

Recognizing the First Nations 
Joulene Parent from Local 500 opened the event by acknowledging that the event was held on the unceded land of the Squamish, Musqueam, and Tsleil-Waututh peoples.

The top executive officers of ILWU Local 142 are the President, the Vice President, and the Secretary-Treasurer.

In addition to their individual duties, the officers work collectively as a three-person team called the “Titled Officers.” Together they direct and coordinate the work of the union and all other officers. They work out of the Honolulu Office.