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 who pay substandard wages and employ out-of-state workers.  “We are exercising our first amendment rights and freedom of expression by bringing to light the exploitation of workers.  We will not tolerate this kind of treatment and will fight to keep Hawaii working.” said Nathaniel Kinney, Director of Organizing.  Many families who make these islands their home should also have a sense of security of knowing that they will also be able to provide for their families too!  If we all come together to join in the quest to help preserve Hawaii’s work force future, we can ensure that there will be local jobs here in the state for local people who call Hawaii home.