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The VOICe of the ILWU—Published by Local 142, International Longshore & Warehouse Union

On the InsideLocal 142 President Fiesta

retires, page 2

ILWU 2012 Restaurant Guide, pages 3 - 6

In Memoriam: Star Medeiros, page 7

Around the union, page 8:

• Hawaii Medical Center closes doors

• Tourism caucus momentum rolling

• Martin Luther King Day

• State Basketball Tournament results

The next Local 142 Executive Board (LEB) meeting is scheduled to start at 9:00 am on March 16, 2012,in Honolulu at the ILWU building on 451 Atkinson Drive. ILWU members are welcome to attend as observers.

Legislative Priorities of 2012 This year, seven priority issues will guide the work of the ILWU during the 2012 Legislative Session. Some of our priorities have not changed from previous years. Issues like worker retention, supporting senior programs and protecting workers’ compensation still hold significance to the betterment of our lives. Hawaii is proud of all things “local”, but as one of the most oil dependent states, we have given up more of our independence. No more. We are a free people and we must declare our independence from imported oil, high prices, and the minority outside influences that try to tell us what is good for our islands. Electric rates in Hawaii are the highest in the nation. Seventy-five percent of our electricity comes from petroleum products. Last year, we sent $7 billion of our money outside the state to pay for oil. Our top 2012 legislative priority is to support legislation that promotes local renewable energy resources and a grid that will connect all of us creating true Local Power. 1. Renewableenergyresources.

Supportlegislationfordevelopmentofrenewableenergyresourcessuchaswind,geothermal,solar,biofuels,biomass,oceanthermalenergyconversioetc.andtheinfrastructureneededtosustainastatewidepowergrid.

2. Workerretention.Supportlegislationtoprotectjobsandemploymentwhencompaniesarepurchased,ownershipormanagementchanges,aleaseistransferred,orassetsaresoldand/ortransferredandthebusinessoperationscontinueinasimilarmannerasunderthepreviousownerormanagement.

3. Workers’Compensation.a. Maintaintheexisting

“presumptionclause”intheWorkers’Compensationlaw.

b. RequiremutualagreementoftheclaimantandtheinsurerforselectionofaphysiciantoperformanIndependentMedicalExamination(IME).EstablishpanelsofmedicalproviderstoassistclaimantsintheselectionofanIMEphysician.ProvidethataratingshallnotbeperformedatthesametimeastheIME.

c. ProvidethatinjuredworkersreceiveTemporaryTotalDisability(TTD)paymentsandmedicaltreatmentwhiletheirclaimsare

underinvestigationorappeal.Ifcompensabilityislaterdenied,theclaimantwillnotbeheldliableforreimbursement of benefits earlier paid.Providefortimelypaymentswhenaclaimismade.

d. Providethat,ifaninjuredworkerisinitiallydeniedcompensabilitythenawardedcompensabilityonappeal,thecostoftheappealwill

bepaidbytheinsurer.e. Addresstheproblemofphysicians

decliningtoacceptinjuredworkersaspatientsbecauseofthe“paperwork”and/orthemedicalfeescheduleundertheWorkers’Compensationlaw.

4. Harbordevelopment.StrongsupportfordevelopmentofharborsthroughouttheStateofHawaii,basedonprioritiesestablishedbytheHHUGstudy.Priorityshouldbegiventothedevelopmentandmaintenanceoffacilitiestosustainthegrowthofmanifestedcargooperationswithoutcompromisingsafeworkingconditionsforworkers.

5. Seniorprograms.Strongsupportforprogramstoaddresstheneedsofthegrowingpopulationofseniorsandthedisabled.SuchprogramsincludeKupunaCare,caregiversupport,protectionofthevulnerableelderly,resourcesforcaregiversandcarerecipients,etc.

6. TransientAccommodationTax(TAT).OpposetheState“taking”thecounties’shareoftheTAT.

7. Railtransit. Reaffirm support for therailtransitprojectonOahubysupporting,ifnecessary,retentionofthe.5%generalexcisetax(GET)assessedonlyintheCity&CountyofHonolulubeyondthe12/31/2022sunset.OpposetheState“taking”or“redirecting”therailtax.

ILWU Kauai Division representatives at the 2012 Opening Day of the State Legislature on January 18. (L-r) Unit 3410 - Wilcox Memorial Hospital Unit Chairperson Doreen Kua, District 16 (Niihau, Lehua, Koloa, Waimea) Representative Dee Morikawa, Kauai Division Director Michael Machado, and retired Business Agent Jesus Guirao.

2012 Election At-A-Glance

Primary Election Registration Deadline: July 12, 2012

Primary Election Absentee Application by: August 4, 2012

Primary Election: August 11, 2012General Election Registration Deadline:

October 8, 2012General Election Absentee Application

by: October 30, 2012General Election: November 6, 2012

Voter Information:http://hawaii.gov/elections

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President Isaac Fiesta Jr. announces retirement

President Isaac Fiesta Jr. (right) sign-waving for Colleen Hanabusa during the 2010 election. (L-r) Hawaii Longshore Division Secretary Lynette Mau, International Vice President Hawaii Wesley Furtado, Secretary-Treasurer Guy Fujimura, Vice President Donna Domingo, Fiesta.

The VOICe of the ILWU (IssN 0505-8791) is published

every two months by Hawaii International Longshoremen’s

& Warehousemen’s Union, 451 Atkinson drive, Honolulu,

Hawaii 96814. Periodicals postage paid at the post office

of Honolulu, Hawaii.

POsTMAsTer: send address changes to VOICe of the

ILWU, c/o ILWU Local 142, 451 Atkinson drive, Honolulu,

HI 96814. editorial board: Isaac Fiesta, Jr., donna domingo

and Guy K. Fujimura.

editor: Maya ross

ILWU Local 142 website: www.ilwulocal142.orgILWU International website: www.ilwu.org

Also see http://pacbeachworkers.ilwulocal142.org for news on the Pacific Beach Hotel workers’ struggle

BrothersandSisters,ThiscomingApril,after44years

asanILWUmember,18yearsasabusinessagentandthisshorttimeservingyouaspresident,Iwillretire.Iwritetoyouamessageoffarewell,myfellowILWUmembers,staffandofficers.

First,IwouldliketothankDonnaDomingo,ourvicepresident,andallwhowillworkwithher.Totakeovertheoffice and complete the unexpiredtermwillpresentchallenges,but I am confident in Donnaandthesupportshehasalreadystartedtoreceive.ShewillmakeILWUhistoryasthe first woman serving as president andwearefortunatetohavesuchastronganddedicatedleadersteppingupandcontinuingtomodernizethisunion.

In the last five years, we have faced

historiceconomic,socialandpoliticalchallenges,anddisappointments.Thepublichaslosttrustingovernment,banksandcorporations.Inprotesttothegrowingeconomicinequality,wehaveseentheOccupyWallStreetmovementtakeovercitiesanduniversities.

Wehaveseenstudentspepper-sprayedbycollegecampuspolice,ourveteransbeatenandshotintheheadwithteargascanisters,ourWashingtonLongshorebrothersandsistersarrestedforprotectingwhatwaspromised.

Theright-wingcorporatemedia

machinehascreatedacircus.Therightwinghasseizedthisopportunitytopaintusunionworkersasanti-American,anti-business.Asaresult,manypeopleseelaborunionsthesamewaytheyseecorporationsand

Let’s use the public’s perception that we

are a powerful force in government and

have them see us as a powerful force for better government. This election year,

let us be the force for accountability and

good in Hawaii.

government—thatweholdtoomuchinfluence through our political action.

Butwearedifferent.Wedon’trepresentthe1%throughourpoliticalaction.Wearethe99%whowillbetakingtimeawayfromourfamiliesandlivestoknockondoors,makephonecallsandaskforsupportthatwillhelpprotecttheworkingpeopleofHawaii.Wemakedemocracyreal.

Let’susethepublic’sperceptionthatweareapowerfulforceingovernmentandhavethemseeusasapowerfulforceforbettergovernment.Thiselectionyear,letusbetheforceforaccountabilityandgoodinHawaii.Our2012LegislativePrioritiesprotectworkingpeople,preserveourlandandworkforasustainablefuture.

Ithankyoufortheopportunityyouhavegivenmetoservethisunion.Itismyhopethatyouhavefoundsome

thingsworthyofmyservice.Andforthe rest, I hope you will find ways to improveforthegoodoftheworker.Iwasjustakidoutofhighschool,workingatPepeekeoSugar,whenIbecameapartoftheILWU.Iamsogratefultohavesomethingmeansomuchtome,thatsayingmyalohaisthishard.

Wearelivinginrevolutionarytimes.Ipraythatwestandtogether,aswehavealwaysstood,anddemandpeacefulprogress.Thatwecontinuetoteachouryouth,friendsandfamiliesaboutthestrengthandfairnessofcollectivebargaining.Thatwesupporteachotherandpatronizeourbrothers’andsisters’workplaces.Thatwetakeontheresponsibilityofcreatingarealfutureforourchildren.Withthis,Isaytoyou,aloha.

Isaac Fiesta Jr. (left) addresses members at the ILWU Local 142 Convention in 2009.

Communications Director, Mel Chang, retires

Withahighschooleducationandnoformaltraininginanyoftheseareas,MelcreditstheILWUforgivinghimtheopportunitytolearnbydoingthejob.“Ilearnedtoteachbyrunningtheunion’seducationprogram.Ilearnedjournalismandnewswritingbyproducingtheunion’spaper.Ilearnedcomputertechnology

whenGuyFujimuratoldmetobuyonecomputerandlearnhowtouseitin1985.”

After38yearsasanILWUmemberand30yearsofservicetothisunion,MelChangretires.HeleavestheLocalwithanirreplaceablearchiveofeffectivetrainingguides,researchthathasandcontinuestoprotecttheworkerand27yearsofVOICEjournalism.

WithMel’sdeparture,EadieOmonakawillserveasCommunications&EducationSpecialist,LoheKaaloaasComputerTechnicianandMayaRossasEditorandResearcher.MelplanstocontinuehisassociationwiththeILWUas

Research, Technical Support, Education, Editor, Communications, Publicity, Historian—it’s a challenge to answer, “What does Mel Chang do?” The question is more appropriately asked, “What doesn’t Mel Chang do?”

apensioner.Mahaloforyouryearsofcontributions

tothisunion,Mel.Fromthemembers,staff and Titled Officers.

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Clip and Give This Tip Card to theRestaurant MANAGER When You Dine

I EAT UNION.Dear Restaurant Owners & Managers, I use the 2012 ILWU Restaurant Guide, which I want all restaurant owners and

managers to know about. I support restaurants that negotiate fair contracts

supporting the standard of living for workers and substantially increase

contributions to a pension fund in order to provide an adequate retirement benefit.

I EAT UNION.Dear Restaurant Owners & Managers, I use the 2012 ILWU Restaurant Guide, which I want all restaurant owners and

managers to know about. I support restaurants that negotiate fair contracts

supporting the standard of living for workers and substantially increase

contributions to a pension fund in order to provide an adequate retirement benefit.

I EAT UNION.Dear Restaurant Owners & Managers, I use the 2012 ILWU Restaurant Guide, which I want all restaurant owners and

managers to know about. I support restaurants that negotiate fair contracts

supporting the standard of living for workers and substantially increase

contributions to a pension fund in order to provide an adequate retirement benefit.

I EAT UNION.Dear Restaurant Owners & Managers, I use the 2012 ILWU Restaurant Guide, which I want all restaurant owners and

managers to know about. I support restaurants that negotiate fair contracts

supporting the standard of living for workers and substantially increase

contributions to a pension fund in order to provide an adequate retirement benefit.

I EAT UNION.Dear Restaurant Owners & Managers, I use the 2012 ILWU Restaurant Guide, which I want all restaurant owners and

managers to know about. I support restaurants that negotiate fair contracts

supporting the standard of living for workers and substantially increase

contributions to a pension fund in order to provide an adequate retirement benefit.

I EAT UNION.Dear Restaurant Owners & Managers, I use the 2012 ILWU Restaurant Guide, which I want all restaurant owners and

managers to know about. I support restaurants that negotiate fair contracts

supporting the standard of living for workers and substantially increase

contributions to a pension fund in order to provide an adequate retirement benefit.

In these next three years, over 7,600 of our ILWU brothers and sisters, who work in hotels and golf courses, will be negotiating new labor contracts. This restaurant guide exists because:• No matter what industry we work, we all welcome people

to our island home. Tourists, strangers, friends and even family have asked us where they should eat. Pointing them to one of these restaurants supports your fellow members and rewards the hotels that negotiate through collective bargaining.

• Some restaurants extend their welcome to kamaaina through great deals on meals and drinks. This guide shares with you where you can meet with friends for a budget-friendly happy hour, a nice breakfast brunch with the family or a quick sandwich on your way home—served by your brothers and sisters.

• Clip out the Tip Cards for both workers and managers in these restaurants. Let them know you are patronizing the restaurant because you support your fellow ILWU workers. Let them know that you eat in solidarity!

ILWU 2012 Restaurant Guide

OAHUHonoluluAirportHotel3401 Nimitz Hwy, Honolulu(808) 836-0661

4 Willoughby’s Restaurant ($$)American,Chinese,Italian:BreakfastdailyandDinnerisservedTuesdaythroughThursday.Nolunch.Lanaiseatingoverlookspool.Anicewayto catch a meal for our guests flying backhome—orforusjustlanding.Weshouldallmakeitapoint,ifwecan,tostopinandsupportourunionairportrestaurant.

PearlCountryClub98-535 Kaonohi St, Aiea808-487-1558

4 The Restaurant ($)AffordableAmerican,JapaneseandLocalfavorites.Breakfastspecialsfrom6am–9am,LunchandDinnerbeginsat10:30am.SampleMenuItems:Ahipoke,burgers,saimin,donburi,salmon,misosoup,omelet.4 The Banquet ($$ - $$$)Thecountryclub’sbanquetfacilitiescanaccommodategroupsfrom20to325peopleandfeaturebuffetorentréeselectionchoicesforyourguests.Celebrateagraduation,birthdayoraweddingwithyourILWUbrothersandsisterstakingcareofyourspecialday.

MAUI&LANAIFourSeasonsLanaiatManeleBay1 Manele Bay Rd, Lanai808-565-2000

4 Fresco Restaurant ($$$$)OverlookingHulopo‘eBay,thisrestaurantusesfreshlocalingredientstocreatecontemporaryItaliancuisine.Sampleitems:Lobsterravioli,pizzas,locallycaughtsmokedono.LunchandDinnerservedeverydaywithaHappyHourfrom4pm-5pm.4 Challenge Club ($$)LocatedattheManeleClubhouse,thisrestaurantservesamorecasualmenuforlunchanddessert.Sampleitems:Ahisashimi,salads,sandwichesandfish tacos. Open daily from 11am - 3pm. 4 Hulopoe Court ($$$)Withanoceanview,thisrestaurant

offersourguestsbreakfastandasteakandseafooddinnermenu.Sampleitems:Breakfastbuffet,wagyubeef,local Hawaiian catch with fine wines. Breakfastisfrom7am-10am,Dinnerisfrom6pm-9:30pm.4 Ocean Hale ($$$$)Ifourguestsarelookingforaprivatefine dining experience, suggest to them theserviceofourbrothersandsistersatOceanHale.Theywilldinewithaprivateserverandmusicspecialfortheirmeal.

FourSeasons,LodgeatKoele1 Keomoku Hwy, Lanai City808-565-4000

4 Terrace ($$$)ThisrestaurantconsidersitselfanAmericanBistro.Overlookinggardensand a reflecting pool, this is a place for ourgueststoenjoybreakfast,lunchordinner.Sampleitems:Mauionionsoup,shortribswithmashedpotatoes,andKampachi.Openfrom7am-9:30pm,ourguestscancatchamealorglassofwineanytime.4 Great Hall ($$)Servingafternoontea,ahotchocolatemenu,pupusandspecialtycoffeeandcocktails,thisloungeisagreatplaceforourgueststoseelocalmusiciansplayHawaiianmusicandBroadwayfavorites.Teafrom3pm-5pm,liveentertainmentfrom6:30pm-9:30pm,daily.4 The Bar ($$)Servingspecialtycocktailsandalightmenu,thisbarisacozyplace.Sampleitems:MiniKobeburgers,Kaluaporknachos,cheeseplateandpopcorn.Opendailyfrom11am-11pm.Kitchenclosesat9pm.Trophy Room ($$)Shuffleboard, pool tables, foosball and othertablegames,thisistheperfectplacetorelax.Guestscanenjoydrinksandsnackswhilewatchingtheirfavoritesportsgameonthebar’sbigscreen.Opendailyfrom11am-11pm.

GrandWailea3850 Wailea Alanui Dr, Wailea808-875-1234**DailyKamaainaDeal:Allrestaurants

offerabuyoneentrée,getthesecond50%off.

4 Bistro Molokini ($$)Kiawe-woodovenpizzasandablendofCaliforniaandIslandmenuitems.Thebistrohasviewsandopen-airseating.Sampleitems:SweetKulaonionrings,searedahiwrap,nachos,burger.4 Café Kula ($$)Breakfast,lunchanddinner.Hawaiianstylebreakfast,locallunchplatefavorites,sandwichesandsalads.Sampleitems:Tarobananapancakes,Portuguesesausageburrito,saimin,Cubansandwich,Kaluaporksandwich,pizzas.4 Humuhumunukunukuapua‘a ($$$$)Awarded“BestResortRestaurant”byTheMauiNewsreaders.PauHanaHappyHour:50%off“ontherocks”welldrinks,housewineby-the-glassanddomesticbeers—5pm-6pmOnoOnoHappyHour:50%anyregularly-pricedlobsterentrée—5:30pm-6:30pm,basedonavailability.4 The Grand Dining Room ($$$)Dailybreakfastbuffetandalacartemenu,10:30am-1pm.PlusaspecialSundayChampagneBrunchmenutoenjoywithliveHawaiianmusicandhula.4 Botero Bar ($$)AppetizerslikeminiKobeburgersandcrabcakes.PauHanaHappyHouris50%off“ontherocks”welldrinks,housewineby-the-glassanddomesticbeers—5pm-6pm.LiveHawaiianmusic5pm-9:30pm**LastFridayofeachmonth:Kamaainareceiveshappyhourpricingallnight!4 Bistro Bar ($$)Servingspecialtycocktails,nofooditems.Dailyspecialis$6drinksfrom2-3pm.4 Grotto Bar ($$)**Opentohotelguestsonly.Samplemenuitems:Albacoretunasandwich,hotdogs,saladsandsweettreats.4 Volcano Bar ($$)MenuitemsanddrinkssimilartotheGrottoBar.Lunchservedfrom11am-4pm,Baropenfrom10am-5pm.Dailydrinkspecials,3-4pm,including$5CoorsandBudlights.4 Amasia ($$$)Coming soon!SettoopenthisSpring,AlanWongiscomingtoMauiwiththisnewrestaurant.Amasiawillfeatureasushibar,privatelabelwinesanduniquecocktails,aswellasamenuofAsian flavors unique to Alan Wong. ItisexcitingthatAlanrecognizestheimportanceofunionlaborwiththisnewventure.

HotelWailea555 Kaukahi Street, Wailea 808-874-0500Capische($$$)Maui’s Italian fine dining restaurant. Entreesarepricey,butthesaladsandappetizersaremoderatelypriced.Check

Price Range Key:$: cheap, under $10

$$: moderate, $11 - $30$$$: pricey, $31 - $60

$$$$: splurge, above $60

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I EAT UNION.Dear Restaurant Owners & Managers, I use the 2012 ILWU Restaurant Guide, which I want all restaurant owners and

managers to know about. I support restaurants that negotiate fair contracts

supporting the standard of living for workers and substantially increase

contributions to a pension fund in order to provide an adequate retirement benefit.

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I enjoy your food and the serviceyour workers provide. Thank you for

treating your workers fairly. I hope thatI can continue to patronize your

restaurant, following contractnegotiations with your ILWU workers.

_________________________________Signature

I enjoy your food and the serviceyour workers provide. Thank you for

treating your workers fairly. I hope thatI can continue to patronize your

restaurant, following contractnegotiations with your ILWU workers.

_________________________________Signature

I enjoy your food and the serviceyour workers provide. Thank you for

treating your workers fairly. I hope thatI can continue to patronize your

restaurant, following contractnegotiations with your ILWU workers.

_________________________________Signature

I enjoy your food and the serviceyour workers provide. Thank you for

treating your workers fairly. I hope thatI can continue to patronize your

restaurant, following contractnegotiations with your ILWU workers.

_________________________________Signature

I enjoy your food and the serviceyour workers provide. Thank you for

treating your workers fairly. I hope thatI can continue to patronize your

restaurant, following contractnegotiations with your ILWU workers.

_________________________________Signature

I enjoy your food and the serviceyour workers provide. Thank you for

treating your workers fairly. I hope thatI can continue to patronize your

restaurant, following contractnegotiations with your ILWU workers.

_________________________________Signature

I enjoy your food and the serviceyour workers provide. Thank you for

treating your workers fairly. I hope thatI can continue to patronize your

restaurant, following contractnegotiations with your ILWU workers.

_________________________________Signature

Clip and Give This Tip Card to theRestaurant MANAGER When You Dine

yourlocalpapersinthespring.Capischehasn’tannouncedyet,butwillhaveabuyoneentréeandreceivethesecond50%forkamaainaforalimitedtime.Happyhourisfrom5pm–6:30pmdailywithspecialmenuitemdeals.

HyattRegencyMaui200 Nohea Kai Dr, Lahaina808-661-1234**OhanaCard:TheHyattwillnottellyouaboutit,butifyouask,youcansignupfortheOhanaCardandreceiveupto20%offonyourmeals.

4 Japengo ($$$)HappyHour--Cocktails:$6-$8.00,Beer:$4.00,Wine:$5.00.HappyHourFoodDiscounts:25%discountonstartermenuandaSpecialPupuPlatterfor$26.00.Duringhappyhourkamaainacanreceiveanadditional20%offwithanOhanacard.4 Umalu ($$)Tastyupcountrysalads,umalupizzas,sandwichesandburgersandpupustoshare.Thisisacasualpoolsiderestaurantwithahappyhourfrom3pm-5pm.4 Halona Kai ($)Openfrom6am-11am,thisisagreatplacetograbacheapbreakfastandcoffee,servingStarbucksandKonablendcoffee.4 Swan Court Breakfast ($$)Enjoyalavishbreakfastbuffetororderfromthebreakfastmenuasyouenjoytheviewandtimewithyourfamily.Bakedgooditems,freshfruits,juices,cerealandhotentreeswillpleaseanyage.Opendailyfrom6:30am-11am.Pleasenote:Son’zMaui(dinner)atthissamerestaurantisnotservedbyourILWUbrothersandsisters.

KaanapaliBeachHotel2525 Kaanapali Parkway, Lahaina808-661-0011

4 Tiki Terrace ($$- $$$)Openforbreakfastanddinner,thisrestaurantisopenair,casualdiningwithislandregionalcuisine.Enjoylivemusicandahulashoweverynightfromyourtable.Thechefhasnightlyspecialsandachildren’smenu.4 Sunday Brunch ($$)VotedMaui’sBestSundayBrunchbyMauiNewsreaders.Brunchisservedfrom9am-1pm.Kamaainarateis$29foradults.Enjoyabigselectionofitemswithentertainmentandfreechampagne.4 Tiki Bar & Grill ($$)KaanapaliBeachHotelboaststheyare the first and only outdoor tiki bar onMaui.Famousfortheirmaitaiandpupulecocktails,thegrillservespupus,salads,pizzasandsandwiches.Musicandhulastartsat6:30pm,daily.HappyHourisfrom3pm-6pm.

MakenaBeachandGolfResort5400 Makena Alanui, Wailea-Makena808-874-1111

4 Molokini Bar and Grille ($$$)Happyhour5:30pto6:30pwith50%offentirepupumenu.Enjoyoysters,ahicarpaccio,shrimpcocktailfor$7.50.Draftbeeris$4andwinesfor$6.4 Café on the Green ($$)Happyhourwithsamedrinkspecials,plus$6pupumenuwithonionrings,

sliders,summerrollsandchickenwings,4:30p-5:30p.Lunchmenuincludessandwiches,burgersandsaimin.Nothingover$20.4 Café Kiowai ($$)Breakfastbuffet$19-$25peradult,children$9-$12,dependingonContinentalorFullBreakfastbuffet.Made-to-order waffles and omelet stations.Overlookskoipondsandgardenswithwaterfallforapleasantbrunch.4 Poolside Snack Bar ($$)Kid-friendlymenu,grillandbrickpizzaoven,farmfreshsalads-canordertakeoutandenjoywiththefamilyatthebeach.Nothingover$14onthemenu.

MauiBeachHotel170 W Kaahumanu Ave, Kahului808-877-0051

4 Rainbow Terrace Dining Room($ - $$) Ifyoutookpartinthisyear’sTourismCaucusyouknowthefoodhereisono.Anopen-airrestaurantwithcontinentalbuffet-stylebreakfastandJapanesethemebuffet-styledinners.TheLokelaniLoungeispoolsideandopensat5:30pm-Closing.

PukalaniGolfResort360 Pukalani St, Pukalani808-572-1325

4 Clubhouse Restaurant ($$)Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner,Holiday,PartyandBanquetmenus.KamaainaTuesdaysfeaturehappyhourallday-$1offdrinksandpupus.Localfavoritesincludingchickenkatsuandlocomoco.Partytrayscanservefrom10-45people.**Currentlyunderconstruction,callaheadtomakesurethey’vereopened.

Ritz-CarltonKapalua1 Ritz-Carlton Dr, Kapalua808-669-6200

4 Beach House ($$)Inviteourgueststoenjoytropicalcocktailswhileenjoyingthewaves,surfersandsometimesthewhales.Thisbeachfrontrestaurantisopenfrom11:30am-3pm.Sampleitems:steaksalad,burgerandahisandwich.4 The Terrace ($$$)Breakfastisserveddailyfrom6:30am-11am.Abreakfastbuffet,omeletstationandyoucanorderotherbreakfastitemslikepancakesthroughoneofourservers.Guestscanenjoytheirmorningwithaview.4 Alaloa Lounge ($$$)NamedtheBestLobbyLoungeontheIslandbyreadersofMaui No Ka OiMagazine,thisisaplacetoviewourMauisunsetsandwhales.Servingcoffee,lunchandalightloungemenuintheevening,guestsmayenjoythelanaiorsitinsideforliveentertainmentfrom5:30am-Closing.4 Banyan Tree ($$$$)WithviewsofMolokaiandthePailoloChannel,ourguestswillenjoyaseasonalmenuwithitemslikeKonalobster,Waipolisaladandwhitebeansoup.Letourguestsknowtheycanorderthe50/50,a3-coursetastingmenufor$50,iftheywanttotrytherestaurantbutdonotwanttopaythenormal pix fixe menu at $150/person.4 Kai Sushi Bistro ($$$)

OpenfordinnerThursdaythroughMonday,thissushibarfeaturesmorethan20differentkindsofsushiandsashimi.Kaialsohasafullbarandhighqualitysake.Guestsmayenjoylivemusicwiththeirdinner.4 Pool Bar & Café ($$ - $$$)Guestscanvisitthebarfordrinks,smoothies,appetizers,sandwichesandsalads,orwewillservethemattheirloungechair.Lunchandacasualdinnerisservedfrom11am-8pm,daily.

RoyalLahaina2780 Kekaa Dr, Lahaina808-661-3611

4 Royal Ocean Terrace ($$)BreakfastBuffet:Adults-$19.50,Childrenages6-11-$9,Childrenages5andunder-$5,Children5andyoungereatfreewithpayingadult.$5BloodyMarysandMimosasdailyfrom8a-11a.Sampleitems:Rusticflatbread pizza, pastas, resort classics andsandwiches

WestinMauiResort2365 Kaanapali Pkwy, Lahaina808-661-2525

4 Tropica ($$$)Anoutdoorsettingwithtikitorches,oceanviewsandwaterfalls,ourguestscan enjoy made-to-order fish, steaks andlobsterbisque.Ourguestshavealwaysenjoyedthethreecoursetastingmenuswithwinepairing,ifyouwanttorecommendforaromanticdinner.4 Ono Bar & Grill ($$)**Kamaainaof20%offisofferedatthisbarandgrill.Enjoyabreakfastbuffetorall-daydiningmenufeaturingHawaiianstylepupus.Kidsunder3eatfreewithonepayingadult.Sampleitems: nachos, fish sandwich, spicy ahi pokebowlandmacnutchicken.Happyhourisfrom5pm-6pm,thenagainfrom10pm-11pm.4 Colonnade Café ($ - $$)StopinforaquickmorningbiteandaStarbuckscoffeehere.Sampleitems:Macnutstickybuns,fruitandpastries,smoothiesandbreakfastwraps.Sandwichesare$10.50forlunch.Opendailyfrom5:30am–3:30pm.4 Moonlight Lounge ($$)Afunoceanfrontpoolbartoenjoydeliciouspupusunderthestarswithwine,beerandcocktails.Happyhourisfrom8pm-10pm.

HAWAIICourtyardMarriottKingKamehameha’sKonaBeachHotel75-5660 Palani Rd, Kailua-Kona808-329-2911

4 Billfish Poolside Bar & GrilleEnjoyliveentertainmentfrom6pm-9pmwithaHappyHourfrom5pm-7pm,daily.Samplemenuitems:1/2lbburger,wontontacos,grilledchickenandpapayasalad.All-daydiningfrom11am-10pm.

ILWU 2012 Restaurant Guide—Maui, continued

Price Range Key:$: cheap, under $10

$$: moderate, $11 - $30$$$: pricey, $31 - $60

$$$$: splurge, above $60

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Clip and Give This Tip Cardto the WORKERS When You Dine

I EAT UNION.Dear ILWU Brother/Sister, I appreciate

your hard work serving me. I want you to know I use the 2012 ILWU Restaurant

Guide. I support restaurants that negotiate fair contracts supporting the standard of living for workers and substantially

increase contributions to a pension fund in order to provide an adequate

retirement benefit.

I EAT UNION.Dear ILWU Brother/Sister, I appreciate

your hard work serving me. I want you to know I use the 2012 ILWU Restaurant

Guide. I support restaurants that negotiate fair contracts supporting the standard of living for workers and substantially

increase contributions to a pension fund in order to provide an adequate

retirement benefit.

I EAT UNION.Dear ILWU Brother/Sister, I appreciate

your hard work serving me. I want you to know I use the 2012 ILWU Restaurant

Guide. I support restaurants that negotiate fair contracts supporting the standard of living for workers and substantially

increase contributions to a pension fund in order to provide an adequate

retirement benefit.

I EAT UNION.Dear ILWU Brother/Sister, I appreciate

your hard work serving me. I want you to know I use the 2012 ILWU Restaurant

Guide. I support restaurants that negotiate fair contracts supporting the standard of living for workers and substantially

increase contributions to a pension fund in order to provide an adequate

retirement benefit.

I EAT UNION.Dear ILWU Brother/Sister, I appreciate

your hard work serving me. I want you to know I use the 2012 ILWU Restaurant

Guide. I support restaurants that negotiate fair contracts supporting the standard of living for workers and substantially

increase contributions to a pension fund in order to provide an adequate

retirement benefit.

I EAT UNION.Dear ILWU Brother/Sister, I appreciate

your hard work serving me. I want you to know I use the 2012 ILWU Restaurant

Guide. I support restaurants that negotiate fair contracts supporting the standard of living for workers and substantially

increase contributions to a pension fund in order to provide an adequate

retirement benefit.

I EAT UNION.Dear ILWU Brother/Sister, I appreciate

your hard work serving me. I want you to know I use the 2012 ILWU Restaurant

Guide. I support restaurants that negotiate fair contracts supporting the standard of living for workers and substantially

increase contributions to a pension fund in order to provide an adequate

retirement benefit.

4 Honu’s on the Beach ($$ - $$$)Opendailyforbreakfast,dinnerandweekendbuffets,youcansitoutsideby the fire pits or inside with views. Samplemenuitems:BraisedHawaiianporkribs,shrimpscampi,mac-crustedmahimahi.BreakfastBuffetis$17.95foradultsand$10.50forchildren6-12years.

FairmontOrchid1 North Kaniku Dr, Kohala Coast808-885-2000**DailyKamaainaDeal:Allrestaurantsoffer10%offfoodwithvalidID.

4 Kahakai Bar Oceanfront ($$)Asimple,beachsidebarservingviews,tropicalcocktailsandpupus.Opendaily,footwearandcover-upsarerequired.4 Hale Kai Restaurant ($$)LikeKahakai,footwearandcover-upsarerequired.Thisisaperfectplacetoenjoyanafternoon,sunsetoreveningfamilydinner.Samplemenuitems:Mangoshrimpsalad,coconutshrimpand mahi mahi fish wrap.4 Gathering of the Kings Luau ($$$$) $99+taxforadults,4:30pcheck-in,7pperformance.Thisisagreatwayforourgueststoenjoyaluauandbeservedwithfoodfromtheislands.4 Brown’s Beach House ($$$$)If our guests are looking for a fine-diningexperiencewithamemorablesunsetview,invitethemtothisrestaurant.Withnightlyentertainmentandopen-airdinnerseating,guestscanenjoyitemslikeseascallops,crab-crustedKonaKampachiora10-ouncegrilledprimeNewYorkstrip.4 Brown’s DeliGet-it-to-go,deli-stylebreakfastandlunchitemsmakethisplaceconvenient.Ifguestsarelookingforfoodgiftstotakehome,tellthemaboutthedeli.Opendailyfrom6:30am-5pm.4 Luana Lounge ($$ - $$$)5p-6:30pis“PauHanaatLuana”withdrinkspecialsand25%offpupus.Introducinganewdessertmenu,choosefromapplebanana“corndogs”orfrozenmudpiebonbons-allfor$5each.NightlyentertainmentmakesthisplaceagreatplacetounwindandenjoyourHawaiinights.4 Norio’s Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar ($$$)AmenuthatisfriendlytoourJapaneseguests,thissushibarandrestaurantisfine Japanese dining. Serving from 6pm -9pm,Thursday-Monday.Samplemenuitems:Crispyporkbelly,shoyusearedsalmonandsashimi.4 The Orchid Court ($$)Premierebreakfastopendaily6:30a-10:30a.Samplemenuitems:Locomoco,steakandeggs,eggsbenedictandathree-eggomelet.

HapunaBeachPrinceHotel62-100 Kaunaoa Dr, Kamuela808-880-1111

4 Coast Grille ($$$)Servingdinneronly,thisrestaurantservescontemporaryAmericanBistrocuisine.Samplemenuitems:Konalobsterbisque,rackoflambandtheCoastGrille“SeafoodTrio.”Sunday-Tuesday,5:30pm-9pm.4 Café Hapuna ($$)Locatedinthelobby,guestscanpickupacoffeedrink,breakfastsweets,calzones,pizzaandevenasaladbartoenjoyintheloungeorgrabtogo.Opendailyfrom6am-8pm,thisisagreat,cheapalternativeforfoodanddrinks.4 Ocean Terrace ($$)OverlookingHapunaBeach,thisisacasualopen-airbreakfastrestaurantthatoffersadailybreakfastbuffetandalacartemenu.Opendaily,6:30am-10:30am.**SpecialEvent:Let’sGoCrabbingFridays:6pm-9pm,all-you-can-eatseafoodbuffet.$58/Adults,$29/Children.4 Beach Bar ($$)Opendailyfrom11am-6pm,locatedpoolside,thisbarservesearlylunchandafternoonsnackslikesalads,sandwiches, fresh fish and a full bar.4 Reef Lounge ($$)Opennightlyfrom5:30pm-9:30pmwithnightlyentertainment,thisisacasualloungetoenjoythesunsetoutintheopen-air.Hakone Buffet ($$$)ServedonlyonSaturdaynightsfrom6pm–9pm,thisbuffetfeaturesauthenticJapanesecuisinewithallyourfavorites:sushi,peel-and-eatshrimp,crabclaws,dimsumandmore.

HiltonWaikoloa69-425 Waikoloa Beach Dr, Waikaloa808-886-1234**KamaainaCard:VisittheconciergetoshowavalidID.YouwillbeissuedaKamaainacard,givingyou10%-20%offallrestaurants.

4 Malolo Lounge ($$)Agreatplacetocatchthegameortoenjoylivemusic,thisloungeserveslightmenuitemsandsignaturetropicaldrinks.Opennightly.4 Kamuela Provision Company – KPC ($$$)KPCtakesprideinservingdisheswithingredientsfromBigIslandfarms,fisheries and ranches. Local, sustainable andorganicmakesupalargepartofthis menu. Sample menu items: Pacific seabass/hapuupuu,housemadepasta,KealaolaFarmsalads.4 Big Island Breakfast ($$)Dailybreakfastbuffetandalacartemenuwithchildrenunder4eatingfree,thisbuffetservesitemslike:freshfruit,traditionalAmericanandJapanesespecialtydishes.$29/Adult,6:30am-11am.4 Lagoon Grill ($$)Thisopen-airgrillistheplacetoeatandthenmeetandwatchthehotel’sresidentdolphins.Enjoyburgers,hotdogs,saladsandsandwicheswhilewatchingthesunset.Opendailyfrom11am-7pm.4 Lagoon Spoon ($)Withnothingover$10,thisisagreat

placetograbaquickbreakfast.Thereisacerealbar,pastries,fruits,parfaits,coffeeandjuice.Opendailyfrom7am-11am.4 Orchid Marketplace ($$)Sandwiches,salads,noodles,pizzaandburgersandagreatkeikimenu,thisisanothergreatplacetograbaquickbite—orsitoutsidebythepool.Servinglunchfrom10:30am-5pm.4 Boat Landing Cantina ($$)YourfavoriteMexicanmenuitems:burritos, fish tacos, nachos and quesadillaswiththirst-quenchingmargaritas.Thiscantinaisagoodplacetomeetupwithfriends,takeadvantageofthekamaainadealsandrelax.4 Imari’s Restaurant ($$$)ThisJapaneserestaurantallowsyoutoexperienceteppanyaki(shareddiningwithapersonalchef),washoku(traditionaldining),sushiandsashimioraprivatediningroomcalledtheTeaHouse.OpenTuesday-Saturdayfrom5:30pm-9:30pm,reservationsarerecommended.

MaunaKeaBeachHotel62-100 Mauna Kea Beach Dr,Kohala Coast808-882-7222

4 Sunday Brunch ($$$)Ratedasafavoriteamongourguestsontravelreviewsites,thisMaunaKeatraditionisasureplacetorecommendforbreakfast.OpenonSundaysfrom11:30am-2pm,reservationsarehighlyrecommended.Inviteourgueststoanincredibleview,beautifulmusic,adeliciousbreakfastandincredibleservice.4 Luau ($$$$)Describedbyguestsas“classybutveryrelaxed,”thisluauisanicewayforBigIslandvisitorstoenjoyatasteofculturethroughourmusic,foodandfamilytradition.Tuesdaynightsfrom6pm-8:30pm.4 Clambake ($$$$)Afamousseafoodbuffet—KeaholeMainelobster,sashimi,shrimp,crabclaws,oysters,musselsandclams.Plus,primeribandadessertbarservedbeachsidewithmusicanddancing.Saturdaynightsfrom6pm-8pm.4 Manta & Pavilion Wine Bar ($$$)Ifsomeoneasksyouforaplacewithgreatwine,suggestManta.With48differentwines,guestscanenjoyaselectiontotastefrom.DinnerisservedfromTuesday–Saturday,BreakfastisdailyandthereisabeautifulSundaybrunchaswell.4 Monettes ($$$$)A modern steak and fish restaurant, theownerstakeprideinservingprimesteaks, fresh caught local fish and a beautifulselectionofoysters.OpenThursday–Mondayfordinnerfrom5:30pm–9pm.4 Number 3Thisisthegolfclubhouserestaurant.Grass-fedburgers,coldbeerandcocktailshelpwithourguestsbackninescore.Lunchisservedfrom11am-2pm.4 Hau TreeReopenedandwithagreatnewmenu,thiskitchenandstaffserveupgreatlunchanddinnermenuitems.Sample

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menuitemsinclude:buckwheatsobanoodles,crabcakesandsandwiches,hotdogsandburgers.4 Copper TerraceInviteourgueststolistentomusic,watchthetorchlightingandhula,allwhileenjoyingpupusandcocktailsatthisterrace.Servednightlyfrom5:30pm-9:30pm.

MaunaLaniBayHotel&Bungalows68-1400 Mauna Lani Dr, Kohala Coast808-885-6622

4 The Canoehouse ($$$)FreshfoodwhileyourelaxandenjoyscenicKohalaCoastsunsets.Cocktails&pupusareservedinthecasualGazebosetting.Reservationsarerecommended,call:808-881-7911.DinnerservedTuesday-Saturday5:30pm-9:00pm.4 The Bay Terrace ($$)Thisopen-airvenuefeaturesabountifulbuffetandanalacartemenuofbreakfastfavorites.Breakfastserveddaily6:30am-10:30am.4 The Ocean Bar & Grill ($$ - $$$)Thispoolside,relaxingvenueistheperfectplacetoenjoytropicalcocktails,islandfreshAmericancuisineandamazingKohalasunsets.Opendaily11:00am-9:00pm.

OutriggerKeauhouBeachResort78-6740 Ali’i Dr, Kailua-Kona808-322-3441

4 Kalanikai Bar ($$)Serving100%locallygrownHawaiiIslandbeef,thisbarservesburgers,wrapsandfreshsalads.Opendailyfrom11am-4pm.4 Kamaaina Terrace ($$)Casualopen-airdiningwithpanoramicviewsoftheKonaCoast.Dailyfullbreakfastbuffetforhotelguests,6:30am-9:30am.Dinnerandcocktails,Thursday-Sundayfrom5:30pm-9pm.Samplemenuitems:Roastedhalfchicken,shrimpandavocadosaladandbakedporkloin.4 Verandah Lounge ($$)Servingalightmenu,visitorsandlocalscanallwatchabeautifulKonaCoastsunsetatthisoceanfrontlounge.Locally-brewedKonabeerandliveentertainmentFridayandSaturdaynightsfrom6:30pm-9:30pm.

Punalu‘uBakeShop($)Route 11 in Na‘alehu808-929-7343IfourguestsareontheirwaytoBlackSandBeach,recommendthemtostopintoourbakeshopforpastriesandanicedcoffee.Themalasadasareafavoritehere.Agreatplacefortouriststobringhomefoodgifts.Opendaily,9am-5pm.

SheratonKeauhouBayResort78-128 Ehukai St, Kailua-Kona808-930-4900

4 Kai AM ($$$)Offeringalavishmorningbuffetwithfreshfruitsandjuices,Kaiofferskid-friendlyselectionsaswellashealthyselectionsforadults.Openeachmorningfrom6:30am-10:30am.4 Kai PM ($$$)Island-inspiredentreeswithfreshlocalproducearewhatmakesKaiaspecialdinnernightout.Dinnerisservedfrom6pm-9:30pm.TuesdaysandFridaysare“Dinner&aMovie”nightwitha2-

courseofferingforjust$24.95followedbyafreefamilymovieshownpoolsideat7pm.4 Sliders ($$)Thispoolsideplaceletsourguestsenjoyalightmenulikesalads,sandwiches,burgersandwrapswhileenjoyingadayinthesun.Open11am-6pm,dailywithahappyhourfrom4:30pm-5:30pm.4 Manta Ray Lounge ($$)Enjoypanoramicviews,whilesippingonacocktailorenjoyingpaniolo-stylesteaktacos.Happyhourisfrom4:30pm-6:30pm.LivemusiconFridayandSaturdaysfrom6pm-10pm.4 The Café, formerly Keauhou Bay Coffee Co ($$)Serving100%Konacoffee,thiscaféistheplacetograbarealcupofcoffee.Thecaféalsoofferslunchitemslikesalads,coldandhotsandwiches.Opendailyfrom6am-11am.

KAUAIGrandHyattKauai1571 Poipu Rd, Koloa808-742-1234**TheHyattonKauaidoesnotaccepttheOhanaCardforkamaainadeals.

4 Tidepools ($$$)WinnerofBestRestaurantonKauaibyZagatSurveys2009andawardedHonoluluMagazine’sHaleAinaawardfordining,yearafteryear,Tidepoolsisagreatrecommendationtoanyoneontheisland.Dinnerandtheloungeisopendailyfrom5:30pm-10pm.4 Dondero’s ($$$)Anotherawardwinner,thisisKauai’sbestItalianrestaurant.Thisisagreatplacetorecommendforhandmadepastasandwine.OpenFriday-Mondayfrom6pm-10pm.4 Yum Chu Asian Eatery ($$ - $$$)AsianfusionstylecuisineoverlookingPoipuBayGolfCourse.Samplemenuitemsincludedimsum,lettucewrapsorChinesedumplingsforkeiki.Thiseateryalsohaswidevarietyofteas,Asianbeerandsake.4 Luau ($$$$)Justunder$100/Adult,thisluauincludesatraditionalleigreeting,openbar,all-you-can-eatbuffet,Hawaiiancraftsanddemonstrations,woodcarversandhulalessons.SundaysandThursdaysonlyfrom6pm-8:30pm.4 Ilima Terrace ($$$)Servingbreakfastandlunchdaily,thisopen-airrestaurantisagreatplaceforourgueststoplantheirday.Breakfastbuffetandmenuservedfrom6am-11am.Lunchsalads,sandwichesandentreesfrom11am-2pm.4 Seaview Terrace ($ - $$)Breakfastpastries,granola,fruitandcoffeeforaquickandcheapbreakfastorenjoyliveentertainmentwithcocktailsandpupus.Earlyeveningkeikimenuisavailable.Breakfastisfrom6am-11am,Dinnerfrom4:30pm-8:30pm.4 Poipu Bay Clubhouse ($$)Golferscanenjoyamealhere,afteraroundofgolforenjoyabreakfastwiththefamilybeforeteeingoff.TheClubhousealsohasalovelySundaybrunchofferingbothbreakfastandlunchmenuitems.4 The Dock ($$)Enjoyacasuallunchoracocktailby

thepools,lagoonandbeach.Thisisacafeteria-stylecaféwithburgers,wings,saladsandmore.Openallday,from10:30am-5:30pm.Barstaysopenuntil6pm.4 Stevenson’s Library ($$)Notyourtypicallibrary,thisloungedoeshavebooks,butalsooffersnightlylivemusic,apooltable,backgammonandchess.SushiisservedSaturday,SundayandMonday.Opennightlyfrom6pm-10:30pm.Minorsareallowedupuntil9pm.4 Shipwreck Bar ($)Locatedalongsidethesaltwaterlagoon,poolguestscanenjoyarefreshingsnackandbeverage.Opendailyfrom10:30am-5pm.4 Captain’s Bar ($)WithviewsofKeoneloaBaythisisanicewaytoenjoyabeverageinthesunshine.Opendailyfrom11am-6:30pm.

PointatPoipu1613 Pe‘e Rd, Koloa808-742-1888

4 Gas Grills Ifourguestsaretiredof“eatingout,”mentionthegasgrillsthatarethroughoutthepropertyforthemtouse.Thisisagreatwayforthefamilytoenjoythemselvesonthegrounds.4 Poolside Bar & Grill ($)Withhomemadebloodymarymixandgreathappyhourdeals,thepoolsidebarisanicewayfortouriststomeeteachotherandsharetheirKauaiadventures.4 Snack Bar ($)AquickandeasyplacetograbsnacksforourguestswhoarereadyfortheirbeautifulHawaiiday.

St.RegisPrinceville5520 Ka Haku Rd, Hanalei808-826-9644

4 Makena Terrace ($$$)ThismaindiningroomoverlooksHanaleiBayandMakanaMountain.Servingbreakfast,dinnerandSundayChampagneBrunch,guestscanstarttheir day here or finish the day with handcraftedsushi.4 Kauai Grill ($$$$)Jean-Georges,“Jojo,”JG-Thisisthenamethatmostvisitorscometothisrestaurantfor.HeisaMichelinawardedchefthatismostwellknownforhisrestaurantsinNewYork.Ourguestscomeforthename,buttheyalsoleavewiththeoutstandingserviceofourILWUmembers.4 Nalu Kai Grill & Bar ($$$)Thisbarandgrillislocatedpoolside,withoutdoorseatingortheoptionofeatingatyourpoolloungechairs.ComingbackinMayisNaluKaiNights,offeringourguestsMediterranean influenced pupus and livemusic.4 Napili Café ($$)Locatedonthe9th floor, this café is a greatplaceforgueststoenjoybakedgoods,sandwiches,saladsandcoffeedrinks.4 St. Regis Bar ($$$)Consideredoneofthebestsunsetviews,thisbaroffersbeveragesandsmallplatedining.Sundayafternoons,guestscanstopbytoenjoyajazzjamorenjoythelocaltalentwhoplaylivemusic,nightly.

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Health & Welfare - HMA Office - 866-377-3977Akamai Line - 866-331-5913Catalyst RX - 888-869-4600

Kaiser - 800-966-5955

ShestartedworkingatKaanapaliBeachHotelin1974,invariouspositionsintheFoodandBeverage,and Front Office departments, then joinedtheMauiSurfHotelasa Front Office Cashierin1981.Whenthehotelclosedforrenovationin1986,sheworkedattheHyattRegencyMauiasaPBXOperator,continuingtherepart-timeuntil1994.From1987,whentherenovatedhotelopened,andforthenext24years,StarworkedatTheWestinMauiResort,fromajobintheFront/Back Office to her latest position asaRoomsControlLeadAgent.AmongrecognitionsattheWestin,shereceivedtheEncoreServiceLegendAward.

StarwasanexemplarymemberoftheInternationalLongshoreandWarehouseUnionforover30years,asarank-and-file member and unit officer of ILWULocal142.ShebeganasaShopStewardandUnitBulletinEditorfortheMauiSurfHotel.AtTheWestin,shecontinuedasaStewardandwasre-electedtoservefourtermsastheirUnitTreasurer.Overthepast12years,StarservedasthehardworkingUnitChairofTheWestinMauiResort-Unit2505.

AthirdgenerationILWUmember,Starfollowedinthefootstepsofhergrandfather,whoworkedforMcCabe,HamiltonandRennyasalongshoremaninHonolulu.Hermother,thelateEdwinaSmythe,wasanoutstandingleaderofhotelworkersintheILWU.

Aloha and mahalo to our shining Star

Starbelievedinsharingwhatshelearnedthroughtheunion,especiallyingivingwomentheopportunitytodevelopleadershipskills,tolearn

aboutconcerns,goals,andproblemsfacingworkersandunionmembers,bothmenandwomen.SheattendedtheWesternRegionalSummerInstituteforUnionWomenandorganizedaMauiWomen’sCommittee.

InFebruary2003,shewasappointedto fill a vacancy on theLocalExecutive

Board,torepresenttheMauiTourismgroupingforthatyear.ShewasalsoanOrganizer,andamemberoftheLocal142ElectionCommitteeandHotelNegotiationsCommittee.

Starbelievedthatwhathappensinpoliticsaffectsworkingpeople’sliveseveryday,soshewasveryactivein

theILWU’spoliticalactionprogram—bothasamemberoftheunioncommitteethatmakesdecisionsonwhichcandidatesandissuestosupport,andasacommittedpoliticalactionvolunteerwholedbyexample.StarhadtheabilitytoeducateILWUmembersabouttheconnectionbetweenelectingtherightpeople,andprotectingstaron-the-jobrights,benefits, and working conditions.Shewassuccessfulinmotivatingworkers

toparticipateinthepoliticalprocessinmanyways,includingbecomingknowledgeableabouttheissuesthataffectworkers,registeringtovote,andvolunteeringforcandidates.

StarwasaregularparticipantinthetriennialILWULocal142Conventions,from1985to1991asanobserver,thenasadelegatefrom1994to2009.Shewasadelegateto

Star Ka-Uionalani Medeiros was born in Honolulu on November 29, 19�6. She was raised on Maui and graduated from Lahainaluna High School.

research by ILWU Library

Star was an exemplary

member of the International

Longshore and Warehouse Union for over 30 years, as a rank-and-file member and unit officer of ILWU

Local 142.

Star believed in sharing what

she learned through the

union, especially in giving women the opportunity

to develop leadership skills,

to learn about concerns, goals,

and problems facing workers

and union members, both

men and women.

thehighestdecision-makingbodyoftheILWU,attendingInternationalConventionsfrom1991to2009.AtbothLocalandInternationalConventions,StarutilizedhertalentsontheConstitutionCommitteesandwasknownasanoutspokenandrespectedunionleader.

Starwasactiveinthecommunity.ShewasappointedbyGoroHokamatotheLahainaCommunityAdvisoryCommitteetoupdatetheLahainaCommunityGeneralPlanandlaterservedasamemberandchairoftheMauiPlanningCommission.Shewasevenaskedtorunforaseatonthe

MauiCountyCouncil.

StarmarriedWesleyB.Medeiros

andwasmothertothreesons—Casey

SmytheandJansenandPreston

Medeiros.Asamotherandsupporter

ofsportsforyouth,Staralsofound

timetoserveontheBoardofDirectors

fortheLahainalunaBoosterCluband

wasVice-PresidentfortheLahaina

PopWarnerAssociation.

StardiedonJanuary16,2012.She

willbegreatlymissedbyherfamily,

friends,unionbrothersandsisters,

andtheLahainacommunityshecalled

home.

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A r o u n d t h e U n i o nHawaii Medical Center bankruptcy forces closure

Hawaii Division Pensioner Council installation of officers

TheHawaiiMedicalCenter’sbankruptcyforcedtheclosureofitsEwaandLilihahospitalsonJanuary4,ofthisyear.Grievanceswerefiled on 21-day notice, WARN Act andPTOpaymentforourmembers.Theunitwillmoveforwardwiththedisbursementoftheunitfund.Itisunfortunate,notonlyforourmemberstolosetheirjobs,butforthecommunitytoloseitshospitals.Statesenatorswanttoknowhowmedical

serviceshavebeenaffectedwiththeseclosures.TheywillbemeetingwithrepresentativesfromtheHawaiiHealthSystemsCorporation,thestateDepartmentofHealth,QueensMedicalCenter, Hawaii Pacific Health, Kaiser, HMSAandHonolulu’sEmergencyMedicalServicesDepartment.Thismeeting will help lawmakers figure out whatdirectionthestatewillneedtoheadinregardstohealthcareissues.

KOHALACOAST,Hawaii—HapunaBeachPrinceHotelNegotiatingCommitteemembersquicklytooktoheartthelessonslearnedattherecentTourismCaucusheldinMauionOctober19,2011bybeginningtheirmobilizationdrivefortheir2012negotiations.TheUnitExecutiveBoardattheHapunaBeachPrinceHotelvotedtosupportwhattheycalla“pay-daytable,”whicheffectivelyallowsatleasttwounitleaderstoengagewiththemembersonthejobsite,formostofthedayonthetwopaydayseachmonthforuptosixmonthspriortothenegotiations.Their

Tourism caucus: momentum rolling at Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel

Unit Chair James Moeller (right) and Unit Vice Chair Syvelle DeRego run a “Pay Day Table” station, meeting with members one-on-one to discuss the upcoming negotiations and fill out a combined demographic information and negotiations issues survey.

by Greg GauthierHawaii division business Agent

currentcontractexpiresonMay31,2012.“Asleadersweneedtoinviteourmemberstoparticipateintheirfuturethroughnegotiations,”statesJamesMoeller,UnitChairmanfortheHapunaBeachPrinceHotel,whoadds,“Wewillbedoingourbesttobeonthejobsiteforasmanypaydaysaspossiblebeforenegotiations.”

TheHotel/TourismCaucusinspiredthe unit officers in the importance of mobilizingtomaintainandtoincreasekey benefits such as higher pension contributionsfromtheirrespectiveemployers,andtheimportanceoftheUnion’shealthandwelfaretrustfunds.

(Above) Former ILWU President, Federico “Fred” Galdones - President, Margaret Ann Cabudol - Vice President, Moses Moke - Treasurer, and Nani Kaeha - Secretary are sworn into office. (Right) Tom Poy, outgoing president, resigned citing personal reasons and wanting to allow new retirees to have an active role.

HONOLULU—MartinLutherKing,Jr.wasformallymadeanhonorarymemberofILWULocal10inSeptember1967forhisgoodworksin fighting for civil rights and the cause of labor. In fact, his final speech wasdeliveredtoacrowdofstrikingsanitationworkersinMemphis,Tennessee.Thenextdayhewasassassinated.

Martin Luther King Day ParadeILWUmembers,pensioners,

employeesandfamilymemberstookpartintheparadeontheMartinLutherKingJr.holiday,January16,2012.InhonorofthelateKing’sdreamtobeheard,theILWUandsupportingunionsmarched past Pacific Beach Hotel chantinginsupportfortheworkers(chantleaderspicturedbelow).

Semi-Finals1st Game—Oahu82/Kauai282nd Game—Maui65/Hawaii61

ConsolationGameHawaii63/Kauai53

ChampionshipGameOahu73/Maui40

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30th Annual ILWU Local 142 State Basketball Tournament Results

All-TournamentTeam AnthonyGonzales(Maui) MakanaCazimero(Hawaii) TristanKaululo(Hawaii) AlanThomas(Oahu) BenjieKapuniai(Oahu) KyleBartholimew(Oahu)3-PtShootingContest AnthonyGonzales(Maui)80%

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