On March 31, 2010, equipped with bullhorns, cowbells, whistles and sirens the fight for “Local Jobs for Local People” shook up Aloha Stadium in an early morning march.  Approximately 100 people gathered from many diverse unions such as the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, District Council 50 (IUPAT, DC50), Hawaii Masons Union, Ironworkers [...]

Walmart store, a common household name and well-known to many Kamaaina for their vast product selection and great prices is employing out-of-state contractors from Pennsylvania to renovate their stores in Hawaii.  District Council 50 members took to the street to demonstrate that this kind of behavior is just not right, especially in these tough economic [...]

Over 100 men and women united at the crack of dawn on February 26, to express support for “Local Jobs for Local People.” This demonstration took place in front of the Ilikai Yacht Harbor Tower Waikiki construction site.  Many of our members came out to show their discontent with non-union hires, and unlicensed contractors [...]

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 [...]

International Union of Painters and Allied Trades
District Council 50
Volunteer Organizing Conference
February 26-28, March 1, 2009
On February 26, 2009, District Council 50 held its first Volunteer Organizing Training Conference which was well attended by all four trades.  This four-day conference encompassed a gamut of issues, from the State of Your Union to Utilizing Good Listening Skills, [...]