LIHUE — On December 15, 2017, Kauai Division held its recognition night to honor members who promote union solidarity at the workplace. Here are this year’s winners:
Outstanding Unit Leaders
Outstanding unit leader with 0-30 members: Bernard Almarza Unit 4402 Love’s Bakery.
Outstanding unit leader with 31-99 members: Ricky Brun Unit 3514 Hokuala Golf Club.
Outstanding unit leader with 100+ members: Kyle Cloos, an electrician at Unit 3401 Kauai Coffee Company.
Chris Ancheta from Unit 4203 Matson Terminals, Dick “Tiki” Koko Unit 4422 Matheson Tri-Gas, Neill Amasaki Unit 4412 Servco Inc., Darlina Manuel-Schoel Unit 4405 Sack N Save, Mike Curimao from Unit 4415 Mililani Memorial in an
The holiday season would not be complete without two things: good food and an honest assessment of where you would like to head for the new year (resolutions, anyone?). This ILWU restaurant guide is here to help you in both those aspects!
End of year check-in
With every dollar we spend, we are making an endorsement. As the year comes to a close, we humbly request that you ask yourself – did I support union this year?
ANDAZ MAUI AT WAILEA
3550 Wailea Alanui Dr, Wailea (808) 573-1234
Ka’ana Kitchen ($$$)
Located in the bottom floor of the Andaz, locals and tourists alike have raved about this restaurant’s mix of class and just plain ono down to earth enjoyability. Open daily for breakfast and dinner. Indulge yourself with popular dishes such as abalone risotto and fried chicken with butter mochi.
GRAND WAILEA RESORT
3850 Wailea Alanui Dr, Wailea (808)-875-1234
the ocean and sunset to enjoy along with your meal. Sample menu items: crab cake with mango lychee relish and Hawaiian chili pepper buttermilk brined chicken.
MAUNA KEA BEACH HOTEL 62-100 Mauna Kea Beach Dr, Waimea; (808) 882-7222
Oahu Business Agent Jose Miramontes presenting Ruby Shimabukuro from Unit 4405 Foodland and Nate Galario from Unit 4409 Island Movers with awards. The first portion of the meeting was dedicated to education. Representatives from the Department of Transportation gave a presentation on how to best abide by safety regulations.
WAIPAHU — The downpour just a day earlier did not make for the best conditions on game day, October 12, 2019, but it takes more than a little mud and humidity to deter ILWU Local 142 sports players. This year’s annual Statewide Softball Tournament was hosted by Oahu Division and had teams representing every Division.
Game 1: Maui vs. Oahu
Oahu’s team Hawaii Stevedores Inc. (HSI) took on Maui Longshore in a game full of camaraderie and a boost of energy from the keiki who showed up to play on Maui’s team. Oahu won 11-7.
1. Senator Kamala Harris said her record of confronting corporate power and working with unions are key to her campaign for president. 2. Senator Elizabeth Warren with San Francisco Veterinary care workers at VCA/Mars - a company that has been fighting union members. 3. Senator Bernie Sanders explained how his “Medicare for All” plan would help working Americans and union members.
