Thoughts for the New Year from the Business ManagerW hile our industry has just undergone another challenging year we were at the same time closely involved with hearings on major pending projects crucial to helping return all our members back towork. It raises optimism that 2012 might turn out a banner year. Read More…

Coppa Refines DAGS - New Leadership Motivates Faster Response, Focuses on Raising More Job OpportunitiesFolks in the private sector as well as with public entities who deal with state government are finding a refreshing change on obtaining quicker decisions with the agencies under the Department of Accounting & General Services.
Read More…

135 Members Attain Anniversary MilestonesCongratulations to the 135 Local 675 members who capped personal service milestones, from 25 years to 60 years. Neighbor Islanders honored received their service awards at pre- Christmas meetings held prior to those based on Oahu, the latter scheduled for their awards Dec. 17 at the Hilton Hawaiian Village. Read More…

Kakaako Plan Envisions Advances for Urban CoreUnique for its proposed height, a Kakaako high-rise tabbed for work force housing should restore Governor Neil Abercrombie’s promise of a “new day” for Hawaii. The plan, due for hearings, renews hopes for an expansive downtown urban core. Read More…

Labor Unity Picnic & Mele YuletideFood, beverages, games, and oodles of smiles permeated the Labor Day picnic at the Waikiki Shell for 7,500 happy ohana and aikane of participating unions Read More…

Trustees Act on Funds To Aid MembershipPAMCA-UA Local 675 trustees recently responded to the slow economy with steps easing its impact on members. Read More…

HMSA HealthPass Benefits Also DependentsHMSA reminds Local 675 members and covered dependents are welcomed to utilize its free annual screening to evaluate health and related lifestyle behavior. Each gets $20 after doing the program. Read More…

New Executive Notes Building Trades Leaders Show Perspective Toward Attaining TargetsA previous long tie in business circles has, in Kika Bukoski’s case, made him warmly sensitive to and appreciative of the collective opinions and backgrounds of the members he serves at the Hawaii Building and Construction Trades Council.
Read More…

Industry Gets Boost with Rail Okay, Sees Upcoming Session HopefulThe construction industry got a tardy but welcomed boost when the City contractor for the rail project recently signed a $1.4 billion contract for production of the rail vehicles for the system. Read More…

Fellowship With PAMCAPAMCA Summer-end luncheon at the Natsunoya Tea House gathering. Read More…

2012 Skill Upgrade Classes Start ShortlyListed are the Spring 2012 classes for Plumbing, Refrigeration A/C, Fire Sprinkler, and Steamfitter Welder, scheduled by the Plumbers & Fitters Training Office: Read More…

Effective Time Management - Plumbers Apprenticeship Program First to Utilize Federal DOL SystemApplying an available Federal Department of Labor program developed locally can dramatically improve the administration of a registered apprenticeship program. Read More…

Still Time for Aloha Fun RunAlthough the response deadline for the free “in-training” t-shirt and daily planner as participants in the 2012 Great Aloha Fun Run is gone, members still have until Jan. 25 to register with Local 675, which will cover the the entry fee for members and eligible family members. Read More…

Training Center’s Vernon Rosa RetiresVernon Rosa caps a four-decade career with the Plumbers/Fitters Union on Dec. 31 after serving the past four years as the Apprenticeship Coordinator in charge of the PAMCA-UA Local 675 Training Center. Read More…