Business Manager's Message
Sam Barrett Jr.
Aloha Members,
Construction of the new Training Facility is nearly complete. The Training Office will be ready for Fall 2026 classes. The next phase of the project, Union Hall will be underway soon.
Contracts were signed with two new contractors, Select Plumbing, Inc. and DM Air Conditioning & Refrigeration LLC, formerly Dwayne Matsumoto LLC, adding to our list of Signatory Contractors.
The Labor Unity Picnic will be held on Sunday, September 6th. This year it will be held at the Aloha Stadium - Lower Parking Lot. More details to come as the date gets closer. Looking forward to seeing all of you there!
On June 8, 2026, a ratification meeting was held at Ke'ehi Lagoon Memorial Hall, and members voted to support the new contract. This new five-year agreement comes after months of negotiations and discussions. It addresses the issues and concerns members raised and reflects the Union's commitment to ensuring member's voices are heard and represented throughout the process.
Union and Management representatives spent a lot of time working through proposals, answering questions, and addressing key issues. Every effort was made to reach an agreement that benefits the members and supports a strong, positive working relationship.
The five-year agreement gives our members guaranteed wage increases of 22.50% while helping contractors plan ahead by allowing them to bid on projects up to 3 years in advance. Because contractors can bid on projects up to three years in advance, they know what labor costs will be, making it easier to stay competitive and win work. At the same time, the agreement keeps our wages competitive, so we don't price ourselves out of the industry. It also provides security and stability for our members by keeping scheduled raises in place, even if the economy slows down. This agreement shows the strong partnership between the Union and the Contractors and supports long-term sustainability for both.
The approved five-year Labor Management Agreement (LMA) begins on July 5, 2026, and ends on July 5, 2031. The new LMA, blue-colored books will be mailed to all active Local 675 members soon.
In Solidarity,
Sam Barrett Jr.
