Hawaii AFL-CIO

Hawaii AFL-CIO The Hawai'i State AFL-CIO is a voluntary federation of 74 local affiliated unions and councils repre It is not a union, but a union of unions.

The Hawai'i State AFL-CIO is a voluntary federation of 74 local affiliate unions and councils in the State whose parent international unions are affiliated at the national level with the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO). We are one of 51 state federations operating under a charter granted by the AFL-CIO. Like its parent AFL-CIO, the Hawai'i State AFL-

CIO does no bargaining with employers. The Hawai'i State AFL-CIO serves its constituent unions by speaking for the entire labor movement before the state legislature and other branches of state and county government. Our basic purpose is to use the collective strength of the labor movement in the state to protect and advance the interests of all workers and their families. We provide affiliates with a mechanism to exchange views and make decisions to promote a unified voice and unified action. We provide affiliates with a process to come together in support of political candidates, to fight for legislation and cooperate in other mutually agreed on goals, programs and services. Joined together since 1966, the affiliates of the Hawai'i State AFL-CIO work in solidarity to promote the welfare of working men and women in Hawai'i and the trade union movement, locally, nationally and world-wide. In addition to the President, there are forty-four Vice Presidents elected from among our affiliates to lead us in the accomplishment of our common goals. We seek the fulfillment of the hopes and aspirations of the working men and women of Hawai'i through democratic processes, at the bargaining table, in the community, and within the framework of our constitutional government and consistent with our institutions and traditions. By constitution and charter, we dedicate ourselves and our locals:

• To aid workers in securing improved wages, hours, and working conditions with due regard for the autonomy, integrity, and jurisdiction of our affiliates;
• To aid and assist our affiliates in their work to organize workers into unions;
• To encourage all workers without regard to race, creed, color, s*x, national origin or ancestry to share equally in the full benefits of union organization;
• To secure legislation, public policy and programs which will safeguard and promote the principles of free collective bargaining and to oppose legislation, public policy and programs inimical to the rights of labor. We invite your support in accomplishing these worthy goals.

03/01/2026

In a scathing review, the top US medical journal's editorial board warned that the "destruction that Kennedy has wrought in 1 in office might take generations to repair."

02/13/2026

A federal judge in Illinois quickly issued a restraining order after the Trump administration slashed more than $600 million in CDC grants to four blue states.

Federal workers have been attacked over and over by the DOGE/Project 2025 agenda—jeopardizing our key government service...
10/01/2025

Federal workers have been attacked over and over by the DOGE/Project 2025 agenda—jeopardizing our key government services. Tell the Trump administration workers aren’t pawns for political games.




AFL-CIO

08/15/2025

freedom, fairness and security. The freedom to organize and be paid fairly. A fair economy that invests in workers, NOT billionaires. The security of a job with good benefits and the ability to retire with dignity.

Join us: https://workerslaborday.org/

“Talk Story” session with Senator Brian Schatz
08/15/2025

“Talk Story” session with Senator Brian Schatz



08/15/2025

Mahalo to Senator Brian Schatz for joining us for a “Talk Story” session with our affiliates.

08/15/2025
07/25/2025

No contract? No concrete. Teamsters, Local 996 members are on strike against Island Ready-Mix.

Teamsters lay the foundation of this island. It’s time for Island Redi-Mix to respect the hands that pour the concrete and keep O’ahu standing strong.

07/25/2025

David Steiner, a former FedEx board member, was selected after the former postmaster fell out of favor with the Trump administration.

This morning we welcomed UHERO’s Executive Director and Professor of Economics, Carl Bonham who shared his insights and ...
05/28/2025

This morning we welcomed UHERO’s Executive Director and Professor of Economics, Carl Bonham who shared his insights and forecast for Hawaii’s economic outlook for 2025.

Immediately following, we welcomed U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda for a “Talk Story” with affiliate’s.

Mahalo to IBEW Local 1186 Hawaii Electricians for allowing us the use of their conference room for today’s event.




Mahalo to all the unions that came out and marched in support of our Federal sector Brothers and Sisters!✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿 ...
05/02/2025

Mahalo to all the unions that came out and marched in support of our Federal sector Brothers and Sisters!
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04/14/2025

Use this form to send a message to your member of Congress and Senator to stand up for federal workers.   Every Member of Congress depends on hardworking federal workers in their states and districts to deliver the services their constituents depend on. Take action NOW to urge House members to....

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