Newsletter - Vol. 12 No. 2 Apr - Jun 2020
Business Manager's Message
We hope you and your family are all safe and taking measures to stay healthy. The most important thing right now is to curb the spread of the COVID-19 virus. We need to continue to practice proper hygiene and not risk the health of ourselves and others.
Read MoreUA Notice Regarding Monthly Dues for Unemployed Members
Securing relief for UA members and their families who have been impacted by the COVID-19 is among the greatest priorities at the International level. While the job losses arising from COVID-19 are still a relatively recent occurrence, many of our brothers and sisters nation-wide are already feeling the financial effects and virtually all members are looking to the future with at least some sense of uncertainty.
Read MoreProtecting Worker Health Related to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that workers perform the following preventive/protective actions, generally and while at work: Wash hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds immediately after working on a sanitary waste and vent system.
Read MorePlumbers and Fitters endorse Amemiya for Mayor!
"Keith Amemiya will bring new energy and fresh ideas to the City and County of Honolulu," said Business Manager Valentino Ceria.
Read MoreLocal 675 Candidate Endorsements for Primary
United States Congress
ED CASE Dist. 1
KAI KAHELE Dist. 2
State Senate
RONALD D. KOUCHI Dist. 8
STANLEY CHANG Dist. 9
KARL RHOADS Dist. 13
DONOVAN DELA CRUZ Dist. 22
Hawaii Votes By Mail
The State of Hawaii passed Act 136, SLH 2019, implementing elections by mail beginning with the 2020 Elections. The 2020 Primary Election will be the first statewide election conducted by mail and no traditional polling places will be opened. Instead, all voters will automatically receive a ballot in the mail.
Read MoreTraining News
Due to COVID-19, the Apprenticeship Graduation ceremony was cancelled for the Fall 2019 – Spring 2020 graduates. Head “Graduates from this class will have the Training Coordinator Chuck Shima stated, opportunity to attend the Fall 2020 – Spring 2021 graduation ceremony.”
Read MoreMembers on the Job - Dorvin D. Leis, Company
(l-r) standing: Shaun Tanabe, Aaron Holtzlider, Makoa Frias, Derrick Oshiro, Blaine Shiraki, John Curran, Phillip Gordon, Bienville Agustin, Lon Okino, Edwin Saquiton, Keawekuloa Leong, Kody Taylor, Reggie Kekua, Chance Diaz.
In Memoriam
Heart felt sympathy and condolences to the families of deceased members.
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