Oahu Division is located at 451 Atkinson Drive in Honolulu. Oahu is the second largest division of the ILWU Local 142 with close to 5,000 members. Over half of Oahu’s members work in the general trades industrial grouping, with Foodland Super Market being the largest employer.

Other large employers include Alohilani Resort, Straub Clinic and Hospital and Servco Pacific. The Oahu Division Executive Board meeting is held every fourth Friday of the month at 5:30 PM. You can call the Division to confirm the meeting time and topic at 808-949-4161, or with any questions you have!

MICHAEL YAMAGUCHI
 Division Director

 Michael became an ILWU member at the Hawaii Newspaper Agency in 1996 where he worked as a merchandiser. From 1998 to 2003, he served his fellow workers in different roles such as Unit Secretary, a Steward, and as Unit Editor.

He served as an Oahu Division representative and Business Agent from 2004 to 2012. Michael was elected Division Director in 2012. “I can’t do this alone,” said Yamaguchi. “I wanted and still want employers to respect and treat workers fairly.”

WILFRED CHANG 
Business Agent

Wilfred’s membership with the ILWU started when he was hired at Waikele Country Club in 2006 as an irrigation specialist. He served as Unit Chair from 2007 to 2011. He was first elected as Business Agent in 2012.

PARIS FERNANDEZ 
Business Agent

 Paris was hired by Honolulu Ford in 1997 as a mechanic. He was actively involved in the union and served his unit as a Secretary and by being a part of the Negotiating Committee from 2008 to 2010. 

After that, he served as unit Vice Chair and on the Negotiating Committee from 2010 to 2012. He was first elected to the role of Business Agent in 2012.

DILLON HULLINGER 
Business Agent 

Dillon was hired at Foodland Super Market in 1989 as a courtesy clerk and worked his way up to a fulltime produce clerk. He served as Unit Vice Chair from 1997 to 1999. Dillon also served on the Local Executive Board from 2000 to 2011. Dillon was appointed Business Agent in 2011 and was elected to the position in 2012.

JOSE MIRAMONTES
 Business Agent

Jose was hired at Hawaii Logistics in 1997 as a selector. He served the unit as a Shop Steward from 2003 to 2004 then as Second Vice Chair from 2004 to 2012. He started working for Oahu Division in 2012 as a temporary Division Representative and has been elected to Business Agent for the 2019-2021 triennium.

Appointed for this term

DURAL DUENAS 
Business Agent 

Dural was appointed to be a Business Agent this year. He served his unit - Servco, where he worked as a lead technician - as a Unit Secretary and part of the Negotiating Committee.

Dural has been with the company for 13 years and is excited to be part of the Oahu Division where he hopes to “serve the membership by devoting time, energy and concentration with diligence.”

CORIN KEKUA 
Division Representative

Corin comes to us from the Honolulu Star Advertiser, where she worked for 18 years as a mailer. For the past three years, she served her unit as a Steward, as Unit Chair, and on the Negotiating Committee. 

“I was appointed,” said Kekua. “But I wanted to become an officer because I wanted to help my fellow members fight for their rights...I am the first woman to be an officer on Oahu and I’m hoping I’m not the last!”