As many as 400 rail supporters came out to the State Capitol on Monday, January 18, 2009.  Governor Lingle hosted a presentation by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) regarding the proposed rail system at the Hawaii State Capitol Auditorium.  The panel discussed an at-grade rail system which would result in further delays and even [...]

Shelden Kahaleua, Jason Bartels and Russell Valmoja – from M. Shiroma Painting, and Edward Kinmoto and Calsen Kaawa, from Jade Painting Inc. were recognized as the Apprentice Achievement Award (AAA) winners this semester.  The AAA is awarded to painter apprentices who excel at both school and at work.  Calsen Kaawa is a three-time AAA winner, [...]

On December 19, the Glaziers, Architectural Metal & Glassworkers, Local Union 1889, celebrated the graduation of 35 apprentices.  The Class of 2009, held its graduation at the Dole Cannery, Lanai Ballroom.  All of the graduates fulfilled the criteria of 8 semesters or a minimum of 580 classroom hours and also completed working 10,000 apprenticeship hours.  [...]

The Third and Fourth Round of Kapolei High School’s “Shadow a Union Journeyperson Day,” took place on December 8, and December 12, 2009. On December 8, Training Director, Alvin Van Treese, instructed students on the proper way of installing VCT flooring.  Mr. Van Treese explained the importance of good math skills to ensure accurate flooring [...]

On December 5, 2009, the Painters Union held a graduation ceremony for 43 apprentices at Honolulu Community College. Apprentices were honored for completing their related instruction and good attendance records. Eight apprentices from the graduating class had perfect attendance without missing a day of school for their entire apprenticeship. Congratulations!
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