LET’S TALK STORY – Kauai

Come join your Local 3 brothers and sisters for relaxed conversation and good food. Meet your legislators and candidates that are running for office in your district in a casual atmosphere on your terms. No long speeches, no pressure. Just good company and ono food.

Enjoy a free buffet dinner (BYOB, no bottles allowed) at the Kauai Veterans’ Hall on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

Only members that are registered to vote in Hawaii will receive a free gift while supplies last and will have their names entered for a free drawing.

Preregister here

2024 LET’S TALK STORY! – Big Island

Come join your Local 3 brothers and sisters for relaxed conversation and good food. Meet your legislators and candidates that are running for office in your district in a casual atomosphere, on your terms. No long speeches, no pressure. Just good company and ono food.

Enjoy a free buffet dinner (kalbi tri-tip, huli huli chicken, etc, no host bar) at the King Kamehameha Kona Beach Resort on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, or a free prime rib buffet dinner at the Fairway Grill on Thursday, June 27, 2024, from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm (no host, cash only bar)

Only members that are registered to vote in Hawaii will receive a free gift while supplies last and will have their names entered for a free drawing.

Register to attend here

2024 LET’S TALK STORY – MAUI

Come join your Local 3 brothers and sisters for relaxed conversation and good food. Meet your legislators and candidates that are running for office in your district in a casual atomosphere, on your terms. No long speeches, no pressure. Just good company annd ono food.

Enjoy a free buffet dinner (no host bar) at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center (Morgado Hall) on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm.

Only members that are registered to vote in Hawaii will receive a free gift while supplies last and will have their names entered for a free drawing.

Register to attend here

2024 LET’S TALK STORY! – Oahu

Come join your Local 3 brothers and sisters for relaxed conversation and good food. Meet your legislators and candidates that are running for office in your district in a casual atmosphere, on your terms. No long speeches, no pressure. Just good company and ono food.

Enjoy a free prime rib buffet dinner at the He’eia State Park
on Thursday, June 6, 2024, from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm (BYOB,
no bottles allowed) or a free prime rib buffet dinner at the Hawaii
Okinawa Center on Thursday, June 13, 2024, from 5:30 pm to
8:30 pm (BYOB, no bottles allowed. No coolers allowed at the
tables. Coolers will need to go behind the bar.)

Only members that are registered to vote will receive a free gift while supplies last and will have their names entered for a free drawing.

Register to attend here

2024 LOCAL 3 DISTRICT 17 PICNIC

Aloha members! It’s that time of the year again, for the 2024 Local 3 District 17 picnic! This year it will once again be at the Kualoa Regional Park (Campsite), 49-479 Kamehameha Hwy, Kaneohe, 96744 from 10 am to 2 pm.

Bring your family and enjoy a full day of fun, food, raffles, and activities! Welcome to all Local 3 members.

Click here to register.

REGISTER TO VOTE TODAY!

Have you registered to vote yet? Visit Office of Elections to register or if you’re already registered, check that your mailing address current.

To access the online system, you will need: 1) your Hawaii Driver License or Hawaii State ID card and 2) Your social security number

If you would like to fill out a paper application, click here. If you do not have access to a printer, please call our office at (808) 845-6221 so that we can assist you.

2024 KAUAI EMPOWERING THE OPERATING ENGINEERS EVENT

Aloha members, it’s that time again! We are back to having our in person events. Bring your whole family and join us on Saturday, March 9, 2024 at Niumalu Beach Park from 10 am to 2 pm. Enjoy a full day of fun, food, raffles, and activities.

Preregister by calling (808) 845-7871 or by clicking here

2023 OAHU EMPOWERING THE OPERATING ENGINEERS EVENT

Aloha members! It’s that time again! Local 3 is back to doing yearly ini person events. Please join us on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at the Kualoa Regional Park from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Bring your whole family and enjoy a day of fun, food, raffles, entertainment and activities.

Please register for the event here

2023 KAUAI EMPOWERING THE OPERATING ENGINEERS EVENT

Aloha members, it’s that time again! We are back to having our in person events. Bring your whole family and join us on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at Lydgate Beach Park from 10 am to 2 pm. Enjoy a full day of fun, food, raffles, entertainment, and activities.

Preregister by calling (808) 845-7871 or by clicking here

SIGN WAVING EVENT FOR MATTIAS KUSCH

There will be a Local 3/HOEISF sponsored sign waving event for Matthias Kusch, candidate for Hawaii County Council District 2 on Thursday, November 3, 2022 from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm along Mohouli St. and Komohana St.

All members who attend receive a free Local 3 vest. All members and their family members who attend receive Local 3 Project Vote hours.

Preregister by calling (808) 935-8907 or (808) 854-6221 or by clicking here

2022 Hawaii Labor Unity Picnic

After a 10 year hiatus, Local 3 is once again participating in the annual Hawaii Labor Unity Pinic which will be held on Sunday, September 4, 2022 at the Waikiki Shell from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Ther will be free food from Kapakai Grinds, So Fat, Enfuego and Cazi’s Mini Laulaus & Bentos. Local 3 members must check in at the Local 3 yellow tent for their free meal tickets.

Live entertainmant from Allan Poki, Moke Boy, Amity, BET, Sean Na’auao and Kapena.

To register for this event, call the Local 3 office at (808) 845-7871 go to: https://forms.office.com/r/czwv7Zn7Uy

AFL-CIO Labor of Love

For the sixth year in row, Local 3 members volunteered their time and labor to particiapte in the Labor of Love project. This activity is part of the Hawaii State AFL-CIO’s Labor Community Services Program, and supports a different school within the Hawaii Department of Education each year. Maui Business Representative Willie Greig, Hawaii Operating Engineers Industry Stabilization Fund (HOEISF), Executive Director Brandon Ili and HOEISF Maui Representative Dwight Burns were on hand, along with Ronnie Rojas, Conrad Tau-a and apprentice Tobie Burns, who spent their Saturday diging and grading a new concrete area at Iao Intermediate School. They later joined members of other union to paint the parking lots, bathrooms and other portions of the campus, do minor repairs, and make other campus improvements.

“It’s always a pleasure to participate in community driven projects, such as the Labor of Love, and it’s an honor to have worked alongside some of our members this past weekend, ” said HOEISF Maui Rep. Dwight Burns. “We hope to do more projects like this in the near future”

Thank you to Goodfellow Bros. and HC&D, LLC for donating equipment and concrete for this project.

Union-Made Fourth of July

It’s that time of the year again when families get together for backyard grilling, warm weather, and fireworks. Unions and the idea of independence go hand-in-hand as workers gain more freedom and a voice by organizing their workplaces. With that in mind, we’ve put together a list of union-made July 4th essentials so that you can support ethical companies that treat workers fairly while you shop for your July 4th get-together.

Beer

Budweiser (IBT, IAM)
Beck’s (IAM)
Coors (IUOE, IBT)
Michelob (IAM, IUOE, IBT)
Miller Genuine Draft (UAW, IAM, IUOE, IBT)
Stella Artois (IAM)

Soft Drinks

Coca-Cola (UAW)
7 Up (BCTGM)
A&W (BCTGM)
Dr. Pepper (UFCW, UAW)

Coolers

Rubbermaid (IBEW)

Sunscreen

Bain de Soleil (AFGE)
Coppertone (IBT)

Hot Dogs

Ball Park (UFCW, IBT)
Hebrew National (IBT, UFCW)
Hormel (IBT)
Oscar Mayer (UFCW, IBT)

Ice Cream

Good Humor (IBT)

Snacks

Cheez-It (BCTGM)
Fritos (BCTGM)
Mission Tortilla Chips (IBT)
Ritz (BCTGM)
Ruffles (BCTGM)
Sun Chips (BCTGM, IBT)
Triscuit (BCTGM)
Wheat Thins (BCTGM, IBT)

BIG ISLAND TALK STORY AND GRIND

MEET YOUR CANDIDATES ON THE BIG ISLAND

Come join your Local 3 brothers and sisters for relaxed conversation and good food. Meet the candidates that are running for office in your district in a casual atmosphere, on your terms. No long speeches, no pressure.

Just good company and ono food

Enjoy a free buffet dinner with all the local favorites at the Royal Kona Resort in Kona on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

or a

Free prime rib buffett dinner at the Fairway Grill in Hilo on Thursday, July 7, 2022, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Preregister here: https://forms.office.com/r/H88i3Zi7hH

or scan the QR code below:

MAUI MEET YOUR CANDIDATES EVENT

TALK STORY AND GRIND!!

Free event open to all Local 3 members and their families.

Come join your Local 3 brothers and sisters for relaxed conversation and good food. Meet the candidates that are running for office in your district in a casual atmosphere, on your terms. No long speeches, no pressure. Just good company and ono food.

Enjoy a free buffet dinner at the Rainbow Dining Room at the Maui Beach Hotel on Thursday, July 14, 2022, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Preregister by Thursday, July 7, 2022 here: https://forms.office.com/r/FPbM8VuVLD

or scan the QR code below:

KAUAI MEET YOUR CANDIDATES

TALK STORY AND GRIND!!

Come join your Kauai Local 3 brothers and sisters for relaxed conversation and good food. Meet the candidates thaat are running for office in your district in a casual atmosphere, on your terms. No long speeches, no pressure.

Just good company and ono food

Enjoy a free buffet dinner at the Kauai Veteran’s Hall on Wednesday, June 29, 2002 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Preregister by Wednesday, June 22, 2002 here: https://forms.office.com/r/6LehjRrwPe

or scan the QR code below:

TALK STORY AND GRIND!

MEET YOUR LEGISLATORS AND CANDIDATES ON OAHU

Come join your Local 3 brothers and sisters for relaxed conversation and good food. Meet the candidates that are running for office in your district in a casual atmosphere, on your terms. No long speeches, no pressure.

Just good company and ono food

Enjoy a free prime rib buffet dinner at Heeia State Park Banquet Hall on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

OR

Free buffet dinner with all the local favorites at the Waikele Golf Course Restaurant on Thursday, June 23, 2022, from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm

Preregister by Tuesday, June 14, 2022 here: https://forms.office.com/r/H88i3Zi7hH

or scan the QR code below:

Round 3 of Free COVID At-Home Tests

Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order a 3rd round of free at-home tests. Click below to order yours today.

https://www.covid.gov/tests

If you need help placing an order for your at-home tests, call 1-800-232-0233

LILIA WAIKIKI – 100% UNION BUILT

Local 3 District 17 District Representative Ana Tuiasosopo, HOEISF Executive Director Brandon Ili and HOEISF Community Liaison Pane Meatoga III did a site inspection of the Lilia Waikiki by Brookfield Development. The 28-story residential tower, formerly the Food Pantry, is the first all rental housing projects building in Waikiki built for local families. Lilia Waikiki is a 100% union built project with the general contractor being one of our own signatory contractors, Nordic PCL.

DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF HAWAIʻI
2022 STATE CONVENTION

Today is the last day to get the early bird price for the DPH Convention

Today is the last day to get their early bird price for the DPH State Convention.  Its $50 to register to attend virtually and $225 to attend in person.  Registration is a two-step process.

1. Register Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc1YATHcS6K20gQpe6RpEuH6czinzVvNgPWn4AznsOAXKFdNQ/viewform
   1. In the registration form it will ask you for payment type.
   2. If you are going to pay with a card, select “ActBlue”
2. Payment:  Submit your donation for your delegate fees – either online via ActBlue, or check. For ActBlue use the appropriate link below: Using personal funds or Federal campaign funds use this link: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/2022stateconv

2022 MAUI EOE AND VOTER REGISTRATION EDUCATION DRIVE THRU EVENT

We welcome all active Local 3 members and retirees to take part in District 17’s 2022 Maui Empowering the Operating Engineers and Voter Registration Education Drive Thru Event that will once again be held at the Maui District Office parking lot between 11 am and 1 pm on May 28, 2022. Preregister here

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR MAUI OE3 MEMBERS

LABOR OF LOVE AT THE IAO INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL – APRIL 23, 2022

Want to make a real difference in a child’s life? Sign up here and join us by volunteering at our Labor of Love event that will be held on 4/23/22 at Iao Middle School on Maui. The Labor of Love is an event for organized labor to come together to improve our communities and to raise public awareness of the good work we do.

Iao Middle School is a high-needs DOE school that could use your help in campus improvements and donations.  Let’s show our kids that they matter so they can achieve their highest potential! 

You must be vaccinated or have a negative test within 72 hours of the event to be on school grounds.  Check-in is at 7:30 a.m.  Work hours are 8:00 a.m. – 12 p.m.

If you are interested in volunteering, please call the Maui office at (808) 871-1193 or the HOEISF office at (808) 845-6221

2022 OAHU EOE AND VOTER REGISTRATION EDUCATION DRIVE THRU EVENT

We welcome all active Local 3 members and retirees to take part in District 17’s 2022 Oahu Empowering the Operating Engineers and Voter Registration Education Drive Thru Event that will once again be held in front of the Kapolei hall between 8 and 10 am. Preregister here

1st Quarter District Meetings Cancelled

Due to ever-changing mandates and information regarding COVID, OE3 had to make the difficult decision to cancel the previously scheduled Semi-Annual Meeting and first-quarter district meetings.

Even though there won’t be an in-person Semi-Annual Event, you will still be able to access a video with all the information you would normally receive at the even on Local 3’s official YouTube page. Be on the lookout for more information on how to access the video which will be available by March 20, 2022.

Click here to subscribe to Local 3’s YouTube channel or go to their website at www.oe3.org.

Free At-Home Covid-19 Tests

Don’t forget that you can order your free at-home tests starting from today.

Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order 4 free at-home COVID-19 tests. Tests and shipping are completely free.

Order your covid tests here: https://www.covidtests.gov/

Happy Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is a holiday that brings families together to share the fruits of their labor and to say thank you for all the positive things that they have been afforded. We hope all will spend quality time with their families, friends.  May your blessings be multiplied this year and throughout all your life.

2021 BIG ISLAND EOE EVENTS

2021 BIG ISLAND EOE EVENT

This year, Big Island’s EOE event will be a little different in an effort to make it easier for our members as well as keep them safe.  We welcome all active and retired Local 3 members to take part in one of District 17’s 2021 EOE Drive Thru Events.  On Saturday, December 11, 2021, District 17 will have a drive thru at the Isemoto Kona Base Yard (74-5039B Queen Kaahumanu Hwy, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740) where members can drive to between 9 am and 11 am and receive small gifts from Local 3 departments from the safety of your car.  Or if you live closer to Hilo, we will be having another drive thru on Sunday, December 12, 2021, at the Local 3 office parking lot (Hilo Lagoon Parking Lot, 99 Aupuni St., Ste 101, Hilo, Hi 96720). 

Members can preregister by Friday, December 10, 2021 here

Available to all Local 3 members, actives and retirees.  You must preregister.  Picture ID required at drive thru.  Any gift handed out at the drive thru will only be available for pickup on date and time of drive thru.  Preregistration does not guarantee anything if you do not show up at the designated time and place.  No exceptions.

Drive-Thru to Beat the Flu & Covid-19 – 10/2/21

In anticipation of an active flu season amidst a global pandemic, the Hawaii State AFL-CIO’s Labor Community Services Program, My Health Solutions, and partners have once again organized a drive-thru vaccination clinic.  It will be held at Kaka’ako Waterfront Park on Saturday, October 2, 2021, from 8 a.m.-12:00 p.m.  500 flu shots have been purchased by LCSP for those who are uninsured and DOH will use Kaiser to administer Covid19 vaccinations. Both vaccinations will be offered to support those with or without insurance. Immunizing as many persons as possible against influenza during this pandemic could help reduce some of the demands our hospital systems are experiencing. Please see the attached for you to post on social media or your websites and get the word out of this free benefit to your membership.

Participants in cars are asked to enter the event from Ward Avenue and Ala Moana Boulevard.  Walk-ups are allowed.  All participants must wear a face mask and bring these items to receive your flu and/or Covid19 shot.  Drive-The to Beat the Flu & Covid-19 clinic is open to everyone with or without insurance. 

Completing the consent forms and providing the photocopies before arriving at the events will help to expedite the process.

The flu shots will be provided on a first-come-first-served basis until supplies last.

1. Completed FLU and/or COVID19 Vaccination Questionnaire and Consent Form
2. Photocopy of your Government-issued ID and Medical Insurance (if you have insurance)
3. Must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian if under 18 years of age
4. COVID19 shot record (if you have received previous doses of Pfizer or Moderna)

The following criteria must be met for the following vaccinations:

•  3 years or older for flu shots 
• 12 years and older for Pfizer-BioNTech (Comirnaty) covid19 shot: 2^nd dose given 3 weeks after 1^st, *booster (*will be based on current CDC guidelines) given 8 months after 2^nd dose
• 18 years and older for Moderna covid19 shot: 2^nd shot given 4 weeks days after 1^st dose, *booster (*will be based on current CDC guidelines) given 8 months after 2nd dose
• 18 years and older for Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) covid19 shot: 1 dose

This clinic is brought to you thanks to a partnership between the Hawai’i State AFL-CIO’s Labor Community Services Program and My Health Solutions.  Additional assistance was provided by sponsors: Accredo, Evergreen Adult Day Care Center, HOME Project, HMSA Hawai’i, JABSOM, Kaiser Permanente, Palama Super Market, and Safety Systems. Please contact My Health Solutions for additional medical information relating to this clinic at (808) 294-1399 or myself on all other questions.

Did you get your vaccination at the Local 3 hall? Here’s the information you need for your Hawaii SMART Health Card

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 in order to enter the establishment.

If you are one of the 400 members that got your Johnson and Johnson vaccination at the District Hall on April 3, 2021, and are trying to create your digital hawaii smart health card, here’s what you need to know:

1.            Take a picture of your vaccination card with your phone. 

2.            On your phone or computer desktop, go to Safe Travels here and create a profile if you haven’t created one already. 

3.            Once you create your profile, click on the “Hawaii SMART Health Card” picture

4.            There will be a pop up with instructions on how to obtain your Digital Hawaii Smart Health card.  Scroll down until you see “Create a Hawaii SMART Health Card” in blue and click on it.

5.            There will be another pop up called “Document Details”.  This is where you will fill out your information. 

                a.            Type of Vaccine – Johnson and Johnson

                b.            Date of Dose – 4/3/21

                c.             Lot Number – The Lot # is located on the front of your vaccine card, on the sticker.  It should be 7 numbers long ending in *609

                d.            Upload the picture of your vaccine card

                e.            Further down, you will be asked to provide the

                                1.            Name of Provider – Hawaii Pacific Health

                                2.            Location – Local 3, 2181 Lauwiliwili St., Kapolei, HI 96707

6.            After signing and accepting your signature, click “submit”.  In a few moments, your name should pop up under “Verified Vaccination Documents” along with a QR code that you can use to show establishments that require it.    

Safe Access Oahu Program – What Does This Mean For You?

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 asked questions about the types of businesses that will need to comply with this mandate. 

Important things to note:

Any business that is not required to participate in the “Safe Access Oahu” program can still voluntarily participate.   This means that any business (such as a clothing store) can adopt these rules and require that their customers show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test in order to enter their business.

Any business that is required to comply with this program can adopt stricter rules if they so choose to.  This means that in addition to showing proof of vaccination or a negative test, they can require extra things such as temperature checks, etc. before entering their business.

What types of entities need to ask for proof of vaccination or proof of a negative COVID-19 test?

●      Certain types of indoor entertainment, recreation, dining and fitness establishments are required to check that their visitors and staff are vaccinated.

What types of entertainment and recreational settings are required to comply?

●      Bowling alleys, arcades, pool/billiard halls, movie theaters, museums, other recreational game or entertainment centers, and the indoor portions of botanical gardens, aquariums, zoos, sea life attractions, commercial recreational boating, public and private commercial pools, shooting/archery ranges, and other commercial attractions (cultural attractions, go kart, mini golf).

●      If a venue has both indoor and outdoor portions, only the indoor portion is covered by the emergency order requirements.

What types of restaurants and bars are required to comply with the emergency order?

●      The following are required to comply, unless they offer take-out or delivery only:

○      Any establishments offering food and/or drink for on premises consumption; businesses operating seating areas of food courts; catering food service establishments that provide food/beverages for on premises consumption; and any food service establishment that is regulated by the State of Hawaii, Department of Health offering food/beverages for on-premises consumption.

○      The requirements of this emergency order shall not apply to any food service establishment offering food and/or drink exclusively for off-premises consumption, or to a food service establishment providing charitable food services (shelters, soup kitchens, etc.)

Does a food retailer such as a grocery store, food court, or other food market need to check proof of vaccine?

●      Only for patrons who use an area for seated indoor eating. For example, a grocery store or food court that provides tables and chairs for patrons to sit and eat inside must check proof of vaccination for any patrons who use that area, if the business chooses to keep that area open.

What types of fitness establishments and group physical activities are required to comply?

●      Standalone and hotel gyms and fitness centers, yoga/Pilates/barre/dance studios, boxing/kickboxing gyms, fitness boot camps, indoor pools, and other similar facilities.

*Note: “Group fitness classes” are defined as one (1) or more participants led by an instructor.

Can a business that is not covered by the requirements of the Safe Access Oahu program still participate?

Yes! Any business is welcome to set COVID-safety protocols as they see fit. Please note, they can be stricter than the current City rules but cannot be less strict. For example:

●      Businesses covered by Safe Access Oahu can adopt stricter rules if they want.

●      Businesses not covered by Safe Access Oahu can adopt these rules (or more) if they want.

Does the emergency order apply to indoor dining, entertainment and fitness settings in residences or offices? Indoor dining, entertainment and fitness located in the following settings are exempted from the emergency order:

○      Private residential buildings when those settings are available only to residents.

○      Office buildings when those settings are available only to office staff; non-staff cannot be allowed on premises

○      Pre-K through grade 12 schools

○      Senior centers

○      Community Centers

○      Child care programs

Does the emergency order apply to purely retail establishments that do not have indoor dining, such as clothing and toy stores?

●      No. If an establishment is purely retail and does not have dining facilities, a fitness center, or other facilities included in the emergency order, then the establishment is not required to check for proof of vaccination.

For more information on the Safe Access Oahu program, click here

2021 MAUI EOE DRIVE THRU EVENT

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, HI 96793, between 11 am and 1 pm and receive small gifts from Local 3 departments from the safety of your car. You can preregister here.

Available to all Local 3 members, actives and retirees. You must preregister. Picture ID required. Any gift handed out at the drive thru will only be available for pickup on Saturday, August 7, 2021, from 11 am – 1 pm. Preregistration does not guarantee anything if you do not show up at the designated time and place. No exceptions.

2021 INTAKE APPLICATION PACKET

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 you will be able to download the intake application packet.

If you still have questions, call the apprenticeship office at (808) 232-2001 or email intake@hijac.org

2021 KAUAI EOE DRIVE THRU EVENT

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 a.m. where you can receive gifts from Local 3 departments the safety of your car. You can preregister here

Available to all Local 3 members, actives and retirees. You must preregister. Picture ID required. Any gift handed out at drive thru will only be available for pickup on Saturday July 24, 2021, from 9 am – 11 am. Preregistration does not guarantee anything if you do not show up at designated place and time. No exceptions.

APPRENTICESHIP INTAKE

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 Intake.

Still have questions? MORE INFORMATION,
CALL THE APPRENTICESHIP OFFICE AT: (808) 232-2001
OR EMAIL: intake@hijac.org

Apprenticeship Intakes now available
until July 16, 2021

2021 EMPOWERING THE ENGINEERS DRIVE THRU EVENT

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 and receive gifts from the safety of your car. Preregister here

Please note – member must be present in vehicle at drive thru.

Available to all Local 3 members, active and retirees.   Picture ID required.  Any gifts handed out at drive thru will only be available for pickup on Saturday, July 31, 2021, from 9 – 11 am.  Preregistration does not guarantee anything if you do not show up at designated place and time.  No exceptions.  Please drive in through Lauwiliwili Street.   This flyer is not a form of preregistration. 

OAHU MOVING INTO TIER 4

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 attendees ae tested or show proof of full vaccination
• Outdoor weddings are allowed with up to 200 people

To view the complete list, click here

Retirement Announcement

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, then became the Senior Compliance Representative before becoming the Executive Director.  We are indebted to his vision and commitment for taking us to the next level in the continued growth and success of this office.   Our construction industry has been positively impacted by our actions under Myles’ leadership. 

Although he will be missed, he has more than earned the right to spend more time with his loved ones.  Myles’ retirement is our loss but well-deserved for him and we wish him the best of luck in his future endeavors.

COVID-19 Food Distribution

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 out
Kalaeloa-Nanakuli Housing Corporation
91-1041 Midway Street
Kapolei, HI 96707
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HAWAFLCIO.ORG

MAUI:
Hope Chapel Thursdays between 1:00 pm – 3:00pm, or until food runs out.
https://hopechapelmaui.com/
808-879-3853

Citizen Church every other Thursdays between 9:30 am – 12:30 pm, or until food runs out
https://citizen.church/maui
808-669-5600

Upcountry Waipuna Chapel every Thursdays 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm, or until food runs out
https://waipunachapel.com/
808-878-6343

HAWAII ISLAND:
Please contact the Hawaii Food Basket for any questions regarding the Hawaii Island food distributions
https://www.hawaiifoodbasket.org/

KAUAI:
Please contact Hawaii Foodbank Kauai for any questions regarding the Kauai food distributions.
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https://hawaiifoodbank.org/kauai-pop-up/

New Federal Program Can Help Pay for Internet Services for Hawaii Residents

It’s called the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program, which was established by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Eligible households can receive up to $50 a month to pay for broadband service. Those that qualify on Hawaiian Home Lands may apply for a benefit of up to $75 per month.

The Emergency Broadband Benefit is limited to one monthly broadband service discount and one device purchase discount per household. It will end six months after the pandemic is officially declared as over or when the allocated funds are depleted—whichever comes first.

There’s also one-time discount up for grabs of up to $100 toward the purchase of a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating Hawai‘i internet service providers if the eligible household contributes a minimum of $10 towards the purchase price.

Households in Hawai’i that are eligible to apply for the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program qualify if one member of the household:

Qualifies for the FCC Lifeline program, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)

Received benefits under the free and reduced-price school breakfast or lunch program

Filed for unemployment or PUA or experienced a loss of hours in the last year

The participating Hawai‘i internet service providers for the Emergency Broadband Benefit program currently include:

American Broadband and Telecommunications Company

AT&T

Charter Spectrum

Cricket Wireless

Hawaii Dialogix Telecom

Hawaiian Telcom

Selectel Wireless

T-Mobile

Verizon

Beginning on May 12, Hawai‘i  households can apply for the program in three ways:

Contact their internet service provider directly to learn about its application process and what benefits are offered

Apply online at GetEmergencyBroadband.org

Call 833-511-0311 for a mail-in application and mail it with your proof of eligibility to: Emergency Broadband Support Center, P.O. Box 7081 London, KY 40742

For more information on the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program and how to apply, visit broadband.hawaii.gov/ebb.

Rent and Utility Relief Program

The Rent and Utility Relief Program can help qualified households pay their rent and electricity, sewer and water, or gas bills going back to March 2020, current bills and future bills. Income limits and eligibility rules apply.

Visit oneoahu.org/renthelp or click here for more information and how how to apply when the program reopens May 3 at 2 pm.

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WORKER’S DAY

Yes, we know September 1 is Labor Day but May 1 is International Worker’s Day and not only is it celebrated around the world by different countries, but it is also the original “Labor’s Day” and it started here, in the United States. This date was symbolic, commemorating the Haymarket affair, which took place in Chicago, in the United States, in 1886.

On May 1, 1886, the Federation of Organized Trades and Labor Unions of the United States and Canada decided to protest and go on strike. Tired of being forced to work up to 16 hours a day in unsafe conditions, between 300,000 and 500,000 US workers went on strike in cities and towns across the U.S.

In Chicago, there was an estimated 40,000 people protesting in a well-coordinated and largely nonviolent strike. However, on May 4, in Chicago’s Haymarket Square, a bomb was thrown at the police, killing seven of them and at least four civilians.Police subsequently rounded up and arrested eight anarchists, all of whom were convicted of conspiracy. A court sentenced seven to death and one to 15 years imprisonment. Four were hanged, one committed suicide rather than face the gallows and two had their sentences commuted to life in prison. Those who died are regarded by as the “Haymarket Martyrs”.

In 1889, the Second International, the international organization for workers and socialists, declared that May 1 would from then on be International Workers’ Day.

OAHU APPRENTICESHIP INTAKE

4/19/21 Update: Oahu intake period is now over. Please check our page often to see when the next intake period begins.

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!

Click here to download flyer

Go to https://www.oe3.org/training-hawaii/ for more information

American Construction Safety Week

This week is American Construction Safety Week.  As such, Operating Engineers Local 3 understands that safety is everyone’s responsibility and we take this responsibility seriously. We will continue to work with our members to ensure that we continue to follow safety protocols on our jobsites, at home and when we’re in our neighborhoods.

Column: Safety in construction industry goes beyond our job sites

FLU SHOTS FOR UNION MEMBERS

On October 3rd and 4th, the Labor Community Service Program in partnership with My Health Solutions will be providing a Drive Through Flu Shot Clinic at Kakaako Waterfront Park.  The LCSP will vaccinate 1000 insured and 1000 uninsured people on a first come first served basis. If you are uninsured, please bring your union ID card. You must fill out the release and consent form prior to the event.

Click Here

Register to vote

If you haven’t registered to vote, there’s still time. Voter registration deadline is Monday, October 5, 2020. You can register one of three ways: 1) Go to Hawaii’s Office of Elections website at https://elections.hawaii.gov/ and register completely online or 2) print out a voter registration application form from the same website, fill it out and mail it/drop it off or 3) pick up an application from an election office, U.S. post office or most state agencies fill it out and mail it/drop it off. Just be sure to complete your registration form and turn it in by October 5, 2020.

HAVE YOU RECEIVED YOUR BALLOT YET

You should receive your mail ballot packet by October 16, 2020. Beginning October 1, 2020, you can check the status of your mail ballot packet and your voted return envelope at https://ballotstatus.hawaii.gov/

What’s the next step?

Once you’ve filled in your ballot, you must prepare your ballot for return. Re-fold your ballot, seal it in the secret ballot sleeve, then place the secret ballot sleeve in the return envelope and sign the return envelope. Voters must sign the return envelope for the ballot to be counted.

You can return your ballot by mail (no stamp needed) or in-person at a designated place of deposit. Click here for voter service centers and places of deposit: https://elections.hawaii.gov/voter-service-centers-and-places-of-deposit/

Ballots must be received by the Clerk’s office by 7:00 p.m. on Election Day, but should you decide to mail in your ballot, it is strongly recommended that you send it in by October 27.

It’s not too late to turn your ballot in!

You can drop off your voted ballot in-person to a voter service center or to a place of deposit. The deadline to drop off your voted ballot at a voter service center or place of deposit is 7:00 pm on Election Day, November 3, for collection by your County Elections Division. You can drop off your ballot in person at a voter service center or drop box. Click here for locations: https://histategis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/MapSeries/index.html?appid=40a88743b85b4fbfb8cf6128bacfedcf

Voter Service Centers – October 20 through November 2, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Saturday, and November 3, 7:00 am to 7:00 pm.

Places of Deposit – Final collection at 7:00 pm on Election Day. For dates and hours, click on a location near you – https://histategis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/MapSeries/index.html?appid=40a88743b85b4fbfb8cf6128bacfedcf.

Congratulations..!!

Congratulation to all of the Local 3 endorsed candidates that have won their election this year. We are proud to be able to celebrate your successes and achievements with you and we look forward to your future endeavors.

HAPPY VETERANS DAY

We’d like to take this moment to thank all the brave men and women that have served our country so that we may enjoy the freedom we have today.

2020 EMPOWERING OPERATING ENGINEERS DRIVE THRU EVENT

Oahu’s EOE event will look a little different this year amid the corona virus pandemic. We welcome all active Local 3 members and retirees to take part in District 17’s 2020 EOE Drive Thru Event where you can drive to the Kapolei hall between 9 and 11 am and receive a gift card and other small items from the safety of your car.

When: Saturday, December 5, 2020

Time: 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Where: Local 3 Union Hall, 2181 Lauwiliwili St., Kapolei, HI 96707

2020 EMPOWERING OPERATING ENGINEERS DRIVE THRU EVENT

Thank you to all of our Local 3 members that have pre registered for this event. Our online registration is now closed but if you still want to register, you can call (808) 845-6221 until Friday, December 4, 2020, 5 pm.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

During this joyful holiday season, the Hawaii Operating Engineers Industry Stabilization Fund extends our best wishes for a healthy and happy new year to you, your friends and family. As we celebrate in our different ways, we can all be thankful for the solidarity that gives us strength to fight for what is right.

As the decade comes to a close, we’ve made incredible strides at Local 3. This year has been like no other. But we’ve remained united and steadfast and fought back when necessary and now we’ve emerged more engaged and stronger than ever.

Operating Engineers Members Organize Toy Run For Kapiolani Medical Center

The Kapiolani Medical Center received dozens of brand new toys yesterday by over 70 motorcycle riders to give out to the little patients that come into the hospital. Local 3, District 17 members organized the toy run as a way to give back to the community during these unprecedented times. The drive coordinator was Local 3 member Michael Akau, who is also the State Administrator for the Hawaii Operating Engineers Journeymen and Apprentice Training Center (OE3 JATC).

“It’s important for use to give back,” said Michael Akau.

“We feel construction has been essential, and we’re blessed to be able to continue working. So it’s our way with our motorcycle community to give back to the keiki.”

We are proud of all of our union members that participated in this event and other volunteer events and thank them for going over and beyond during these uncertain times.

Read more about the Toy Run click here

For more information on how to donate gifts to the hospital, head to www.give2kapiolani.org/santa

LCSP Food Distribution

Labor Community Services Program
The Labor Community Services Program works through our partnerships to unite organizations, working people, and resources to build a healthier community.

COVID-19 Food Distribution Schedule:
OAHU: PLEASE NOTE CHANGE FOR MARCH 2021
*March Food Distribution will be held on 3/25, not 3/18
​9:30 a.m. -11:00 a.m. or until food runs out
*PLS DO NOT LINE UP UNTIL 9:30 a.m.*
Kalaeloa-Nanakuli Housing Corporation
91-1041 Midway Street
Kapolei, HI 96707
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MAUI: Thursdays, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. or until the food runs out
Kings Cathedral
777 Maui Veterans Hwy
Kahului, HI 96732
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HAWAII ISLAND:
Please contact the Hawaii Food Basket for any questions regarding the Hawaii Island food distributions
https://www.hawaiifoodbasket.org/
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KAUAI:
Please contact Hawaii Foodbank Kauai for any questions regarding the Kauai food distributions.
​https://hawaiifoodbank.org/kauai-pop-up/

URGENT. Maui Council is planning to pass a bill that will produce less housing projects on Maui. We need your voice to stop Bill 10!

How does this affect you?

• Passing Bill 10 means less housing, less jobs and more locals moving out of Maui.
• This bill means less jobs for our members. If our members do not have jobs, everyone loses (retail, restaurants, etc). 
• It means more members will look to the government for financial assistance.
• Maui has a housing shortage.  Less affordable housing projects mean less places for our members and local people to live on Maui.

What can you do to stop this?
Submit your testimony against Bill 10 here: https://maui.bluejeans.com/295235670
Contact our Maui Island Representative, Dwight Burns at dwight@hoeisf.com

LOCAL 3 COVID VACCINE EVENT

Members that are 65 years old or older or are essential workers in phase 1c are eligible to receive the one dose Johnson and Johnson vaccine.  This event will be held on:
Saturday, April 3, 2021
8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
District 17 Union Hall
2181 Lauwiliwili St.
Kapolei, HI 96707

You must preregister for this vaccine.  No walk ins allowed on the day of the event.

Preregister here.