On August 10, more than 150 pensioners from five ILWU pensioner clubs (Lihue Plantation, Kekaha Sugar, Gay & Robinson, McBryde Sugar, and Golden Years) gathered at the Kauai Division hall for their Annual Pensioners Picnic.
Although the number of pensioners attending the annual picnic has dwindled over the years, everyone who showed up that day was healthy, happy, and raring to join in on the fun
The 31 anglers competing bring in barracuda, papio, enenue, panuunuhu, mullet, toau and kupipi
HONOLULU—In all, the 31 anglers competing in the 19th Annual Oahu Division Fishing Tournament weighed in 27 pounds of fish.
“Sato Ichi” of Unit 4412 - Servco Pacific, Inc. was the top overall team with a panuunuhu, two enenues and several mullet weighing a total of 12.5 pounds to win.
Unit 4420 - Johnson Control was second with two barracuda and several papio for a total weight of 10.25 pounds.
WAILUKU—The Times Supermarket ILWU negotiating committee met on August 21, 2013 at the ILWU Hall on 896 Lower Main Street in Wailuku to review and check the new contract for any errors before sending it for signature by the union and the company. The union committee makes sure the new contract correctly contains all the agreements made during negotiations and no other section of the contract has been omitted or altered.
(Top) Oahu Division Director Mike Yamaguchi with endorsed gubernatorial candidate David Ige. (Above) Local Political Action Committee members with U.S. Representative District I candidate Mark Takai.
Adele Ching of the Executive Office on Aging and Sgt. Roderick Green of the Kauai Police Department cautioned pensioners about being wary of those who prey on trusting seniors and warned them to avoid becoming victims of scams and fraud.
WAILUKU—In what has become an annual event, ILWU Local 142’s Maui Division honored their outstanding members and units at a special awards dinner after the regular Division Executive Board (DEB) meeting on April 16, 2014.
The division presented awards in eight categories, with awards for both male and female winners in individual categories.
Recognition of Unit Member: Gail Manibog, Unit 2511 - Makena Beach and Golf Resort and Kelly Ruidas, Unit 2101 - HC&S Company.
WAILUKU—Wage increases and reductions in medical insurance premium co-payments are the highlights of a new three year agreement for Valley Isle Motors, according to union spokesperson Maui Division Director Stephen Castro. The agreement will run from January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2017.
Pay hikes amount to a 10% increase over the duration of the contract. The union committee also achieved a reduction in the members’ medical insurance premium co-payment. The ratification was held June 27, 2014, and the memorandum of agreement (MOA) was approved overwhelmingly.
About 150 Kauai pensioners enjoyed their annual picnic on July 19—not at the beach or in the park, but at their union hall! They sat with their clubs—Lihue, Kekaha, McBryde, Gay & Robinson, and Golden Years—and enjoyed fun games, prizes, speeches, food, and a chance to talk story with old and new friends.
Pepito Ragasa passed away on April 9, 2014 at the age of 90. He was a long-time member of the ILWU, a Business Agent for ten years, and was heavily involved in the Union and his community. Pepito is survived by his wife Alice; son Guy; brother Dado Rola, one grandchild and two great-grandchildren. William Kennison, retired Maui Division Director, gave the following eulogy at Pepito’s service
The officers and rank-and-file members of the ILWU Political Action Committee (PAC) endorse candidates only after a thorough vetting process. The committee interviews candidates and reviews their positions on issues that are important to workers. If candidates have previously held public office, the PAC discusses their overall performance in office. The PAC takes the time and effort to go through this process so that ILWU members know which candidates will best serve the working people in our community.