ILWU Endorses Hannemann for Congress
ILWU Endorses Mufi Hannemann for Congress: PAC cites Hannemann’s Experience
The ILWU Local 142 Political Action Committee has endorsed Mufi Hannemann for the U.S. House of Representatives for the 2nd congressional district in 2012. Now more than ever Hawaii needs a progressive and united team for our congressional delegation to break the Republican stranglehold on Congress in their uncompromising servitude to the wealthiest 1% while ignoring the growing inequality, lack of good jobs, and hardships faced by the vast majority of workings Americans. We need people like Mufi Hannemann who will stand up for the working people.
Mufi has done an outstanding job as Mayor of Honolulu and holds the experience, skills and leadership qualities for this office. In announcing the endorsement, Isaac Fiesta Jr., union president said, “Hannemann has earned the trust and support from labor unions throughout his public service. We will urge our members and retirees to support his candidacy.”
Mufi’s intelligence, energy and drive to succeed will give focus to our priorities of stimulating job growth, preserving Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid, as well as bring the Pacific region to the forefront of American foreign policy.
Statement of Mufi Hannemann on ILWU Endorsement
The International Longshore & Warehouse Union, ILWU Local 142, today held press conferences on Maui and the Big Island to announce its endorsement of Democrat Mufi
Hannemann for Congress in Hawaii’s 2nd District.
Mufi Hannemann said, “I’m very grateful for the ILWU’s endorsement. I’ve enjoyed their backing in past campaigns and am looking forward to their involvement in this statewide endeavor. The ILWU has always been at the forefront in building better lives for Hawaii’s working men and women, and I’m looking forward to supporting their cause by bringing my proven leadership, energy, and networking experience to Congress.”
The majority of ILWU Local 142’s members reside and work on the Neighbor Islands, which contain nearly two-thirds of the registered voters of the 2nd Congressional District.
About the ILWU
The International Longshore and Warehouse Union, Local 142 is the state’s largest private sector union with a diverse membership of 20,000 members from many different communities, ethnic backgrounds, industries and jobs on every major island in the state of Hawaii. For more information please visit http://www.ilwulocal142.org.
