Many of the speakers' recorded videos spoke highly of our mem- bers reflecting the Convention theme of Unity, Solidarity and Re- silience. Here are some highlights of their speeches:

Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi (addressing the delegation on day one of the Convention): "The motto *An Injury to One is an Injury to All' rings especially true now in the COVID-19 pandemic where an infection to one can affect all. It's because of you we have navigated this pandemic as well as we have."

U.S. Senator Mazie Hirono (day two of the Convention): "I want to acknowledge the strength and resiliency that everyone at ILWU Local 142 has shown throughout the pandemic. I know it has not been easy." Hirono went on to acknowledge the important union legacy of sick leave, especially in this pandemic era.

ILWU International President Willie Adams (day two of the Con- vention) expressed his best wishes to the delegation in addition to a reminder about the importance of political action, especially in terms of legislation such as the PRO Act (to read more on the PRO Act, please see the resolution that was passed on page 5).

U.S. Representative Kai Kahele (live Zoomed in from his district office in Hilo on day 3): Kahele praised the delegation for helping

make Hawaii #1 in the nation in union density (23.7%). He recalled his experience working alongside Hawaii Division during the peak of the pandemic when several Big Island hotels were struggling and members were at risk of losing their medical coverage, and seeing first- hand the help unions offer working class families at their times of need.

ILWU International Secre- tary-Treasurer Ed Ferris (day 3): Ferris is a member of ILWU Local 10. He reflected on the time when Local 10 received crucial financial support from Local 142 in the 1950's when they were buying property in Fisherman's Wharf. Historical examples like these car- ries forth a legacy of solidarity, and he stressed that we will get through anything if we can look out for each other like this.

U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (day 4): Schatz stressed that organized labor is our greatest hope moving forward. "Unions make all the difference for workers in Hawaii. Unions negotiate higher wages, unions ensure safe workplaces, so even if you've never contacted your union staff, they're still fighting for you. And that's never been more true than in the last couple years."

ILWU Vice President Robert Ol- vera, Jr. (day five): He gave a brief report on organizing on the main- land (for details please see Resolu- tion #15), and paid homage to his mentor, the late International Vice President - Hawaii, Wes Furtado.

Changes in the Finance Policy

1. The FTO pay schedule provides for no increases. Authority is given to the Titled Officers to make adjustments for no more than 3.0% per annum should economic condi- tions warrant it.
2. Except for Hawaii Longshore Division which has its own policy, clarification has been made that there are no industrial negotiations within ILWU Local 142 in regard to strike wage payments.
3. Additional compensation for FTOS was initiated to possibly take care of the situation of the Long- shore Business Agent and is not needed because of the establish- ment of the Hawaii Longshore Di- vision within the ILWU Local 142. Rather than eliminate the section, it is amended to possibly cover other Business Agents and Division Rep- resentatives in a similar situation.

4. Amends the policy for subsis- tence to provide that for the virtual convention subsistence is $30 per day.
5. Because of the change in ser- vicing and billing practices of the automobile dealerships, the intent of providing for oil maintenance is expanded to include general maintenance (excluding parts and repairs).
6. Eliminate Local payment for repairs of Unit equipment, as per prior notification in the 2018 Finan- cial Policy that this policy would be phased out.
7. Pension severance shall not be paid to any employee who volun- tarily quits or is fired.
8. Increase petty cash for Hawaii Division to provide for the Kona office.
9. Made clarification, grammatical, and style changes.