Results of The 40th UA Convention Election

Aloha Brothers and Sisters,

We would like to congratulate all the Candidates for the 40 th United Association Convention. Currently the convention is to be scheduled the week of August 23rd in San Diego, CA. pending the decision of our General President Mark McManus as to COVID- 19 concerns and the availability of the San Diego Convention Center.

The election ballot counting was performed on April 20th at 720 Iwilei Road, on the 2nd floor. Attached is the election results as certified by Randy Shimotsu CPA, LLC. The top 18 highest vote counts as well as the salaried elected officials will represent Local 675 at the convention. The remaining 2 will be alternates in the case any of the elected delegates is unable to remain as a delegate.

We want to thank all the candidates for their willingness to serve our great union and also thank all those that voted and participated in the election process. Note that no runoff election for tied votes in the alternate spots are necessary.

Mahalo,

Valentino Ceria
Business Manager/ Financial Secretary Treasurer

Published: April 21, 2021

Scholarship Opportunities Now Available

We are pleased to announce two scholarship opportunities available to upcoming high school graduates whose parent, grandparent or legal guardian is a member of UA Local 675.

The 2021 scholarships are:
  1. UA Local 675 Scholarship – This scholarship program is to encourage attendance to a 2 or 4-year institution of higher learning. A one-time scholarship of up to $1,000 is available to high school seniors and prior year graduates whose parent, grandparent or legal guardian is a member of UA Local 675 in good standing. All submissions must be received by Union Office and postmarked by June 11, 2021, with awards to be announced in July. The application form is available here .
  2. United Association (UA) Scholarship - The UA Scholarship Fund benefits UA members and their dependents. Up to 112 scholarships totaling as much as $222,000 will be awarded this year. Scholarships range from $1,500 to $5,000 each. The deadline for submitting application is June 9, 2021. Applications will now only be accepted electronically through https://uascholarshipfund.communityforce.com/ .

Please call our Office at (808) 536-5454 ext. 222 if you have any questions.

Published: February 27th, 2021

Hawaiʻi Utility Bill Assistance Program

Hawaiian Electric Company and Aloha United Way have partnered to help qualifying families recover from financial hardship caused by the pandemic.

You may be eligible to receive a one-time assistance of up to $750 for utilities to help you through this financial hardship.

For more information, please visit the United Aloha Way website.

Published: February 5th, 2021

Business Manager's Report - January 11th, 2021

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Published: January 11th, 2021

COVID-19 Updates

Published: June 26th, 2020; Updated: August 10th, 2020

Crafts

Plumbers

Plumber apprentices are trained to layout, fabricate, and assemble water, sewer, solar and other piping systems. Plumbers learn to thread, solder, and braze pipes

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Fitters

Refrigeration and air conditioning apprentices are trained in the installation of all types of cooling equipment and controls, and layout and assembly of related piping

Fire Sprinkler Fitters

Fire Sprinkler Fitters are trained to layout, fabricate, install, repair, maintain, inspect, and service all types of fire suppression systems

Pipefitter/Steamfitter Welders

Pipefitter/Steamfitter Welder apprentices are trained to fabricate and erect pipes of every kind – plastic, ferrous and non-ferrous types. Pipefitters learn to thread, solder, braze, and weld pipes

Apprenticeship & Training

Local 675's training in Pearl City and Iwilei, are conducted in spacious facilities which feature state-of-the art "hands-on" equipment for plumbing, pipefitting, refrigeration, air conditioning, fire sprinkler systems, and welding

Event Calendar

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, all in-person meetings are cancelled until further notice.
Local 675 will not be participating in the Great Aloha Run this year.
Check this website for updates.
Please update your mailing address with the Union Office.

Newsletter - Vol. 13 No. 1 Jan - Mar 2021

Official Convention Call

The Official Convention Call was issued by the UA General Officers announcing the Fortieth Convention of the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry of the United States and Canada, AFL-CIO.

 

Business Manager’s Message

In the year of COVID 2020 we can still joyfully celebrate the achievements of our members who have attained their dedicated years of service with Local 675 and the United Association. Those who attain the 50-year milestone are considered "lifetime" members with the UA and exempt from paying their monthly dues.

 
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