The “Safe Access Oahu” program is geared up to take effect on Monday, September 13, 2021.  Employees must show proof of full vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test result each week in order to operate and customers must show full proof of vaccination or a genitive COVID-19 test result taken within the previous 48 hours… Continue reading Did you get your vaccination at the Local 3 hall? Here’s the information you need for your Hawaii SMART Health Card

Starting on Monday, September 13, 2021, the “Safe Access Oahu” program will require customers to show proof of full vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test result taken within the previous 48 hours in order to enter businesses, such as restaurants, bars, gyms, movie theaters, museums, arcades and other similar establishments on Oahu. Below are frequently… Continue reading Safe Access Oahu Program – What Does This Mean For You?

Maui’s EOE event will look a little different this year as restrictions and social gathering rules are still in place. We welcome all active and retired Local 3 members to take part in District 17’s 2021 EOE Drive Thru Event where you can drive to the Maui office parking lot, at 2145 Wells St., Wailuku,… Continue reading 2021 MAUI EOE DRIVE THRU EVENT

The Hawaii Operating Engineers Journeymen and Apprenticeship Training Center (OE3 JATC) are now accepting applications on the Big Island, Kauai and Maui. To download the intake application packet, go to HiJAC.info/apply. If you do not have dropbox, you will be prompted to download the app or continue to website. Simply click “continue to website”, where… Continue reading 2021 INTAKE APPLICATION PACKET

Aloha to all our Local 3 brothers and sisters in Kauai! Due to the pandemic, we were unable to host a drive thru for Kauai last year but we will be having one this year! Please join us at the Kauai Veterans Center parking lot on Saturday, July 24, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00… Continue reading 2021 KAUAI EOE DRIVE THRU EVENT

Want a career that takes you places? It all starts at one of the country’s most prestigious training centers, the Hawaii Operating Engineers Journeymen and Apprentice Training Center (OE3 JATC), where apprentices train for free! Now accepting applications on the Big Island, Kauai and Maui. They are NO LONGER accepting applications for the 2020 Oahu… Continue reading APPRENTICESHIP INTAKE

With restrictions and social gathering rules still in place, Local 3 is hosting another drive through event similar to last year’s event. We welcome all active Local 3 members and retirees to take part in District 17’s 2021 EOE Drive Thru Event where you can drive to the Kapolei hall between 9 and 11 am… Continue reading 2021 EMPOWERING THE ENGINEERS DRIVE THRU EVENT

Effectively immediately, Mayor Rick Blangiardi announced Oahu is moving into Tier 4, which includes the following: Social gatherings outdoors allowed up to 25 people Social gatherings indoors allowed up  to 10 people Indoor organized sports are allowed at up to 33% capacity Social establishments such as dance/nightlife/karaoke are allowed up to 50% capacity if all… Continue reading OAHU MOVING INTO TIER 4

It is with sadness but warm wishes that we announce the retirement of Executive Director Myles Miyasato.  His last working day was May 31, 2021.  Myles, a 32 year Local 3 member, has been an integral part of the Hawaii Operating Engineers for the last 17 years.  He started out as the Big Island Representative,… Continue reading Retirement Announcement

Reminder – The Hawaii State AFL-CIO, through the Labor Community Services Program (L.C.S.P.) is still doing it’s food distribution for Oahu, Maui, Kauai and the Hawaii Island as follows: OAHU:​PLS DO NOT LINE UP UNTIL 9:30 a.m.Every 3rd Thursday of the month from 9:30 a.m. -11:00 a.m. or until food runs outKalaeloa-Nanakuli Housing Corporation91-1041 Midway… Continue reading COVID-19 Food Distribution