February 2019 IBEW Local 1260 · Lionel, Joe, Kalani, and Eric of Servco Home & Appliance...
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February 2019 that you have a dedicated team working hard to represent you every day. Should any workplace issues should arise, or if you feel that your rights as a unionized employee may have been violated, please do not hesitate to reach out to your shop steward, contact your union representative, or call the Local 1260 office at (808) 941-9445 or email us at [email protected]. In Solidarity, Russell K. Takemoto Business Manager / Financial Secretary International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers / Local 1260 Aloha Sisters & Brothers of IBEW Local 1260, 2019 is shaping up to be a huge year for Local 1260. With more than 30 signatory companies to administer, we are never out of a renegotiation window. Even so, it is my commitment to each and every member to fight for the very best contracts possible. In a climate of ever in- creasing sentiment against unionized labor, Local 1260 will continue to battle against that tide, working to forge the very best for both you, as a member in the workplace, and for your fami- lies as well. Two recent additions to the Local 1260 team will help us greatly in this endeavor. Joel Duldulao has excellent background knowledge of the bargaining unit at Hawaiian Electric and Mike Ching brings a wealth of legal and labor knowledge to the team. I know our mem- bers will benefit from their insight and expertise. As we move forward into 2019, always know IBEW Local 1260: First-Class Member Representation All Across the Pacific IBEW Local 1260’s geographic jurisdiction covers a wide portion of the Pacific, from Hawaii, to Guam, to Wake Island. With all that ground (or water) to cover, Local 1260 Reps are frequently on-the-road working to best represent all of you. Above, Business Manager / Financial Secretary Russell Takemoto meets with maintenance crews at the Hilo Baseyard on Hawaii Island
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that you have a dedicated team working hard to represent you every day. Should any workplace issues should arise, or if you feel that your rights as a unionized employee may have been violated, please do not hesitate to reach out to your shop steward, contact your union representative, or call the Local 1260 office at (808) 941-9445 or email us at [email protected].
In Solidarity, Russell K. Takemoto
Business Manager / Financial SecretaryInternational Brotherhood of Electrical Workers / Local 1260
Aloha Sisters & Brothers of IBEW Local 1260,
2019 is shaping up to be a huge year for Local 1260. With more than 30 signatory companies to administer, we are never out of a renegotiation window. Even so, it is my commitment to each and every member to fight for the very best contracts possible. In a climate of ever in-creasing sentiment against unionized labor, Local 1260 will continue to battle against that tide, working to forge the very best for both you, as a member in the workplace, and for your fami-lies as well. Two recent additions to the Local 1260 team will help us greatly in this endeavor. Joel Duldulao has excellent background knowledge of the bargaining unit at Hawaiian Electric and Mike Ching brings a wealth of legal and labor knowledge to the team. I know our mem-bers will benefit from their insight and expertise. As we move forward into 2019, always know
IBEW Local 1260:First-Class Member
RepresentationAll Across the Pacific
IBEW Local 1260’s geographic jurisdiction covers a wide portion of the Pacific, from Hawaii, to Guam, to Wake Island. With all that ground (or water) to cover, Local 1260 Reps are frequently on-the-road working to best represent all of you.
Above, Business Manager / Financial SecretaryRussell Takemoto meets with maintenance crews at the
Hilo Baseyard on Hawaii Island
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
2019 IBEW 1260 Solidarity Celebrations Kauai: Unit 7 -Saturday, April 27
Kauai: Unit 6 – Friday, May 3Oahu: Saturday, May 4
Hawaii Island: Saturday, May 4Maui: Saturday, May 25
Guam: TBD
To get more information on the Scholarship Program or the latest on your island’s Solidarity event, download our
Local Hub app, visit our Instagram page,email [email protected], or call (808) 941-9445.
2019 IBEW 1260 Scholarship Application * DEADLINE *Tuesday, April 30
On Scene with IBEW Local 1260
IBEW Local 1260 Unit 8 members (Hawaii Electric Light - Hawaii Island) were among 200 union volunteers from 18 Unions who donated their time and money for the “Labor of Love” project at Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School in Hilo. Each year the Hawai‘i State AFL-CIO’s Labor Community Services Program selects a Hawai‘i Public School as a beneficiary of the program.
Total donations for the Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School project is estimated to be over $64,000. The “Labor of Love” saw volunteers install new carpeting in the school’s library, put up 40 new bulletin boards, painted bathrooms, re-striped parking lots, and various other work across other parts of the campus. The donations will also allow four new basketball systems to be installed soon. In addition to campus improvements, the project will also make contributions to the school’s academic and achievement program.
Business Manager/Financial Secretary Russell Takemoto thanks all those who donated money and volunteered time to make this year’s “Labor of Love” a success, and especially the members of Local 1260 for their sacrifice and for helping to give back to the community.
(Above) Meet the newest members of the IBEW Local 1260 Ohana!They are a Meter Reader and Power Plant Operator trainees who just started
at Hawaiian Electric Companies. Welcome aboard guys!
Welcome to Hawaiian Electric’s newest Senior Helper class (pictured right). These brothers will gain knowledgeand experience before they enter
apprenticeship and become linemen!Welcome to the1260 Ohana !!!
Pictured left: Brothers (left to right) Ilmar, Lionel, Joe, Kalani, and Eric of Servco
Home & Appliance Distribution(Warehouse) making sure those
appliance purchases are deliveredon-time & properly installed!
Open to children of active Local 1260 members.Selected students will receive awards of $1,000 in
tuition scholarships.
My name is Michael Ching. I joined the Local 1260 staff last December. It is my privilege to be a part of your union, and I look forward to working with you, our staff, and Business Manager Russell Takemoto. I was born and raised in Honolulu and recently moved back after living in Oakland, California for the past 29 years. I am a licensed attorney in both CA & Hawaii and have been practicing law for nearly 19 years. During that time, my practice focused on various aspects of litigation in both the federal and state courts of California and Hawaii, as well as administrative proceedings before the California Department of Fair Housing and Employment. In signi-ficant part, I handled labor and employment disputes in-
My name is Joel Duldulao and I joined the Local 1260 staff in August. If I could summarize my first few months on the job it would be: wow! To serve and represent you requires so much more than what you see. There are so many chal-lenges that have given me a new perspective of both man-agement and members. I am definitely impressed with the tirelessness and transparency which guides our staff every day. I became a union member in 2001 as a Meter Reader at Hawaiian Electric. In 2003, I started as a Senior Helper, pro-gressed through the Lineman apprenticeship and became a Lineman at the Waiau baseyard in 2007. I also spent a brief time in the Substation department and as a Lineman at the Ward avenue baseyard from 2010 to 2012. Inspired by the
10 Years cont’dBobby Quenga, Cruz Assc. Pac.Daniel Quenga, Cruz Assc. Pac.David Quichocho, Cruz Assc. Pac.Raymond Sanchez, Cruz Assc. Pac.Maria Sanchez, DZSP 21John Santos, DZSP 21Romulo Simon, DZSP 21Dwayne Taimanglo, DZSP 21
15 Years Grant Barker, MECOWesley Daems, HECORobert Fujimoto, MECOIlmar Godinez, Servco PacificStephanie Kisaba, HECO
20 Years Jay Acierto, HECOTisha Ayudan, Harris Corp.Lowell Azevedo, HECOJanelle Komatsu, HECOStephanie Mo’okini, HECOEddy Wills, HECO
25 Years Jeffrey Chong, MECODennis Kinoshita, MECOCami-Kyle Tanaka, MECOBryan Yonaha, HECORandall Young, Laulima Govt. Sol.
35 Years Steven Duarte, Harris Corp.Cora Kunishige, HECOAlan Leong, HECO
IBEW Local 1260 would like to recognize the members whose years of membership exemplify their dedication to strengthening the labor movement and shaping it into what it has become today. MAHALO to the members who are celebrating landmark membership anniversaries!
5 Years Ryan Kim, HECOMeynard Milan, RJ’S ElectricalKelvin Nakano, HELCO
10 Years Edwin Aguigui, DZSP 21Ariel Apiag, DZSP 21Lester Aquiningoc, Cruz Assc. Pac.Gilbert Atoigue, DZSP 21Maria Babauta, DZSP 21Lourdes Blas, Cruz Assc. Pac.Edna Calaor, DZSP 21Joseph Castro, DZSP 21Lee Chaco, DZSP 21Gracialle Champaco, Cruz Assc. Pac.Darlene Cruz, Cruz Assc. Pac.Frank Cruz Jr., Cruz Assc. Pac.Jo Adrienne Despain, DZSP 21Keith Espinosa, DZSP 21Gladys Flores, Cruz Assc. Pac.Sandra Gagan, DZSP 21John Garcia Sr., Cruz Assc. Pac.Alicia Garrido, Cruz Assc. Pac.Vincent Guerrero, DZSP 21Balbino Gumataotao, DZSP 21Franklin Isezaki Jr., DZSP 21Kilisimasi Lafua, AES KalaeloaGalo Lizama Jr., DZSP 21Jennifer Luzanta, DZSP 21Imelda Mallare, Cruz Assc. Pac.Vince Masga, DZSP 21Sandy McDow, Cruz Assc. Pac.Lauren Ordonez, DZSP 21Gregory Pangelinan, Cruz Assc. Pac.Ralen Pelonio, DZSP 21Bernard Procalca, DZSP 21
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The IBEW Local 1260 Executive Board voted and the winner of the Local 1260 T-shirt contest is xxxxxxxxx with a design of Strength In Unity. XXXX won a cash prize of $500 and will have her design printed as a limited edition.
Runner up XXXXX was awarded a cash prize of $100 for his design showing all of Local 1260’s signatory companies.
Mahalo to everyone who participated in the IBEW Local 1260 T-Shirt Contest!
volving issues including wrongful termination, wage and hour, and overtime claims under both state law and the Fair Labor Standards Act. Upon graduation from law school, I was an associate at Alborg, Veiluva & Cannata LLP in Walnut Creek, California. In 2006, I was a partner in Cannata, Ching & O’Toole LLP in San Francisco, California before founding Ching & Yamamoto LLP with a practice in Oakland, California and Ho-nolulu, Hawaii. I have been married to my wife for 8 years. In my spare time, I enjoy traveling, golfing, spending time with family and friends, and training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
turbulent events that lead to the trusteeship of our Local Union, I became actively involved in the intricacies of how our Local was operated. My interest was recognized when I was voted to be Unit 1 Chairperson and when I was asked to serve as part of the negotiating team for the recent HECO-HELCO-MECO contract negotiations. I have been married to my wife, Jennifer, for 15 years and we have 2 boys, Jake and Jaxon. Our family is very active in several ministries at West Oahu Christian Church, where we have been members for many years. During what little free time I have, you can find me surfing wherever there’s waves, cooking, playing video games, or watching Hawaii football.
Michael ChingLocal 1260 Assistant
Business Manager
Joel DuldulaoLocal 1260 Assistant
Business Manager
IBEW Local 1260700 Bishop St.Suite 1600Honolulu, HI 96813
Guam OfficeP. O. Box 326428Hagatna, GU 96932
Office: 808.941.9445Fax: 808.946.1260Guam: 671.472.4028
Membership MeetingsFebruary 2019
Unit 1 - Thursday, Feb. 7 @ 6:00 IBEW 1260 Training Room
Unit 2 - Tuesday, Feb. 12 @ 3:30pm Bldg 242 (Across from SATCOM)
Unit 3 - Monday, Feb 18 @ 5:00pm RJ’s Baseyard
Unit 4 - Monday, Feb. 11 @ 5:00pm IBEW 1260 Training Room
Unit 5 - Thursday, Feb. 21 @ 4:00p & 5:30pm MECO Auditorium
Unit 6 - Wednesday, Feb. 20 @ 4:30pm Kekaha Neighborhood Center
Unit 7 - Tuesday, Feb. 19 @ 4:30pm KIUC Office
Unit 8 - Wednesday, Feb. 13 @ 4:30pm IBEW Local 1260 Hilo Hall
Unit 9 - Thursday, Feb. 28 @ 5:00pm Asan Mayor’s Pavilion
Meeting date/times may be subject to change at January Membership meetings. Please check the Local Hub App for updates.
IBEW Local 1260 proudly introduces our newest initiated members!
Kamahoe Bal, MECO Michael Baza, DZSP 21 Michael Ching, Staff John Danieli, Wolf Creek Eric Dimla, DZSP 21 Paul Gutchewsky, MECO Caleb-Paul Kini, Keaki Tech. Miyah Mafnas, DZSP 21 Francis Paulino, DZSP 21 Anthony Santos, Wolf Creek Brian Sherwood, Rome Res. Christopher St. Gelais, DZSP 21 Tafatolu Tafai, Davey Tree Joseph Taitingfong, DZSP 21 Randall Valois, MECO Michael Wolford, Pac. Unltd. Jerrica Wright, DZSP 21
Discuss labor issues that are important to you, meet your union representatives and fellow members - we invite all of our new IBEW Local 1260 members (as well as our established ones!) to join us at your respective Unit Membership Meetings!
