Voice of the ILWU | Hawaii Division

Local President

Local President Candidate
Isaac Fiesta Jr.

Brothers and Sisters,
I am Isaac Fiesta, Jr. I was raised in the small plantation town of Honomu, where I continue to live with my wife and family. In September 1968, I started at Pepeekeo Sugar Company, as a knapsack sprayer ending as garage purchasing clerk.

I am a member in good standing for over 40 years serving as a chief steward, a union safety representative, and Steward Council Chair. In Apri1 1991, Brother Bo Lapenia appointed me as a Hawaii Division Business Agent. The various units I faithfully worked with are: hotels, general trades, supermarkets, healthcare, longshore, and agriculture.

I will strive to preserve wages and benefits under our collective bargaining agreements and humbly ask for your support. If elected, I commit to working with the LEB, LEC, and the Divisions to strengthen our union.

I served on the Hawaii County Planning Commission for five years and the State Land Use Commission for eight years.

My experiences includes 18 years as Business Agent, administrative, PAC, mobilizing, organizing, representing members for workman compensation claims and unemployment hearings, and negotiating first time and re-opening contracts. Organizing is the blood life of our union.

In solidarity, Issac Fiesta, Jr.

Local President Candidate
Jason Medeiros

ALOHA, AS THE GRANDCHILD OF PORTUGUESE AND FILIPINO IMMIGRANTS, AND A CHILD OF VERY ACTIVE UNION PINEAPPLE AND HOTEL WORKERS, MY ROOTS ARE DEEPLY EMBEDDED IN THIS UNION.

IT HAS BEEN SAID THAT A GOOD LEADER WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT HE IS A SERVANT, CURRENTLY, I AM SERVING AS THE CHAIRMAN AT THE GRAND WAILEA HOTEL, AND SERVING AS THE DIVISION PAC CHAIR. I HAVE SERVED AS NEGOTIATIONS CHAIRMAN FOR THE LAST TWO NEGOTIATIONS AT THE GRAND WAILEA. AND NOW I AM ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN INTERNAL ORGANIZING. I BELIEVE THAT IF WE CAN GET BETTER, WE WILL GET BIGGER.

I BELIEVE THAT TOGETHER WE CAN RESTORE THIS UNION TO THE STATUS OF BECOMING THE SOCIAL CONSCIENCE OF THE LABOR MOVEMENT. WE CAN DO THIS BY BUILDING A SOLID RELATIONSHIP WITH OUR COMMUNITY, WE CAN DO THIS BY EDUCATING OUR MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES OF OUR GREAT HISTORY, AND BECOME MORE ACTIVE IN COMMUNITY ISSUES. I BELIEVE THAT WE SHOULD DO AS OUR FOREFATHERS DID BEFORE US, EDUCATE AND MOTIVATE!

MY FATHER TAUGHT ME TO BELIEVE IN THREE THINGS, I BELIEVE IN GOD, I BELIEVE IN MY FAMILY, AND I BELIEVE IN OUR UNION! I HUMBLY ASK YOUR SUPPORT FOR PRESIDENT

Local Vice President

Local Vice President Candidate
Donna Domingo

I’m very honored and grateful to be given the opportunity to serve as your Vice President of ILWU Local 142. I’m thankful for the support of the rack and file (members) has given me and asks for you continued support in the next 3 years.

I’ve been a member for 27 years, I worked at the Maui Lu Resort unit 2502 as a cashier, then a lead Front Desk Clerk, in the early 80’s I served as a Steward, Unit Secretary Treasurer and the Unit Chair, I also served as a Division Trustee, Local Executive Board Member, the PAC chair for Maui Division, and served in various committees.

The past three years has given me the opportunity to expand my abilities in negotiations, and in the administration of the Union in various capacities.

I am proud to serve in the highest level of our Union. The ILWU has a rich history that we need to preserve, And to continue to uphold the Principles and the Integrity that the ILWU is know for.

LWU is know for. We will be facing a lot of challenges in the coming triennium, but together we can see it through.

In Solidarity
Donna Domingo

Local Secretary-Treasurer

Local Secretary-Treasurer
Candidate - Guy K. Fujimura

I am grateful for the opportunities provided to me by the ILWU. I am also grateful for the chance the rank and file have given me to serve them again. Thank you.

I have been a member of ILWU Unit 4402 Love’s Bakery since 1974, serving as a steward, Unit Chair and Chair of the statewide bakery negotiation committee. I have been a delegate to International and Local Conventions since 1977. In organizing, I have made house calls, written leaflets and participated in planning. I have taught classes. I have been the Union’s spokesperson in negotiations. I am the Local’s Political Action Coordinator and have testified and lobbied at the Legislature. As Secretary-Treasurer since 1985, I am responsible for our finances and records.

I believe that the Union’s strength is brought forth through our collective leadership, drawing together and using the power of our solidarity. Our Convention has adopted a progressive program. Leadership must unite us in implementing our principles and policies.

In all the races, I urge you to support those candidates with the drive and experience to bring us together and move us forward.