The Volunteer Organizing Committee (VOC) was created to encourage participation and to promote unity within the district council.   Members meet once a month to discuss projects, inform the membership on possible contractor violations and to participate in peaceful demonstrations.  The VOC strongly believes in promoting a healthy and harmonious relationship between contractors, members and the union.   For more information on the VOC, please call 808-941-0991.

Meetings

Volunteer Organizing Committee Meetings are held on the first  Tuesday of each month at 5:00 PM at the District Council 50 Headquarters Building 2240 Young Street, Honolulu, Hawaii. All members are encouraged to join and get involved.

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... 
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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... 
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