Newsletter - Vol. 17 No. 4 Oct - Dec 2025

Your Insurance Coverage May Be Terminated

We have received calls from members who believed recent letters, phone calls, or emails about dependent verification were a scam. Please know these communications are legitimate and are required by the PAMCAH– UA Local 675 Health & Welfare Plan.

Health and Welfare

Flu season typically begins in October, peaks in December, and can last through May. Getting your flu shot is one of the most effective ways to protect yourself and those around you.

Introducing Business Manager Samuel Barrett Jr.

Sam Barrett Jr. began his career in the trades in 1988 as a newly initiated plumber with Heide and Cook, where he worked for 12 years before continuing his career with Commercial Plumbing for the next 19 years.

Business Manager’s Message

Aloha Members, We closed out 2025 in celebration of our members with our annual Holiday Parties and General Membership Meetings across the island chain. The Holiday Parties were held at the Hilton Hawaiian Village, Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel, Sheraton Kauai Resort, and Andaz Maui Resort.

Year-End Notable Moments

President Matthew Brady formally swore in Sam Barrett Jr. as Business Manager/Financial Secretary-Treasurer during the October 13, 2025 General Membership Meeting.

Organizing Updates

Welcome to Our New Apprentices!

2026 Training Calendar

Apprenticeship Dates, Backflow Classes, "Pipeline" – Into The Plumbers Union – High School Internship, First Aid / Cpr Class , Medical Gas Certification, Section 608 Technician Certification (EPA), NFPA 70E (Arc Flash) Certification, Flammable And Mildly Flammable Refrigerant (Low Gwp Refrigerant Safety)

Elite Mechanical Celebrates 30th Anniversary

Long time Union signatory company, Elite Mechanical, celebrated their 30th anniversary this October. The event brought together employees, industry partners, and friends to honor three decades of craftsmanship and service, while also recognizing the transition to the company’s new generation of owners.

Honoring Our 2025 Service Award Recipients

We ended the year on a celebratory note at our annual Holiday Dinners and Service Award Ceremonies. Festivities began on the Big Island in early December, followed by Kauai and Maui, and concluded on Oahu.

Contractor Corner - Dorvin D. Leis Co., Inc.

Members On the Job

Member Spotlight

Daniel "Kona" Burgess - What interested you in joining the Union? The Benefits – Specifically the Medical and the job security.

Holidy Parties

In Memoriam

Heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the families of deceased members.
Walter I. Nii - 9/16/2025
Joseph S. Correia Jr. - 9/25/2025
Calvin K. Nomura - 8/22/2025

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