UPW in Pictures

See the latest pictures from division events, conventions, and social events at UPW. 

2024 Bowling Tournament

Photos from the 2024 UPW Bowling Tournament on Feb. 25, 2024 at Barbers Point Bowling Center.

2024 Legislative Opening Day

Photos of UPW members and staff attending opening day of the State Legislature on January 17, 2024.

2023 Blue Collar Christmas

Following the launch of the Blue Collar Christmas events in 2022 on Kauai and Hawaii, UPW expanded and brought holiday cheer to foster children on all four major islands in 2023. In partnership with Catholic Charities of Hawaii, UPW members and volunteers helped organize arts and crafts activities, photo booths, and food and snacks for the children and their families. Generous donors across the state provided gifts ensuring every keiki went home with their hands full.

Hawaii Division

Oahu Division

Maui Division

Kauai Division

2023 Oahu Division Keiki Christmas

Photos from UPW Oahu Division’s Keiki Christmas at Kids City on December 7, 2023.

2023 Kalihi Holiday Pa'ina

Photos from Kalihi Business Association’s Holiday Pa’ina at Kapalama Elementary School on November 24, 2023.

2023 Kauai Bingo Night

Photos from UPW Kauai Division’s Bingo Night on November 4, 2023.

2023 Labor Unity Picnic

Photos from the 2023 Labor Unity Picnic supporting Maui relief efforts. The event was postponed from the usual Labor Day weekend to the Saturday before Halloween. Members and families from UPW and other participating unions showed up in their Halloween costumes to showcase the combined strength of Hawaii unions and help our Maui communities.

2023 Pickleball Doubles Tournament

Photos from UPW Oahu Division’s Pickleball Doubles Tournament on September 23, 2023 at Keehi Lagoon Beach Park. Congratulations to Team Champions: Halawa Correctional Facility & OCCC and runners up: Waiawa Correctional Facility!

2023 Softball Tournament

Photos from UPW Oahu Division’s Softball Tournament on August 26, 2023 at Kapolei Regional Park. Congratulations to Champions: WeeBees (green), 2nd place: Waiawa Correctional Facility (red), and 3rd place: OCCC (white)!

2022 Blue Collar Christmas

Check out these heartwarming photos from United Public Workers’ 2022 Blue Collar Christmas event! Our members and staff came together to spread holiday cheer to foster children in the community. Santa was there to hand out gifts and everyone enjoyed delicious food and treats. 

Maui Health System Strike

The 52-day strike against Maui Health System was a testament to their strength in unity. We’re so proud to support passionate and dedicated members. These photos are a powerful reminder of the importance of standing up for what you believe in.

Section 8

A Union is founded upon the idea of fairness in the workplace. Its strength is built one member at a time. Standing in solidarity, the power of those members creates a contract, one clause at a time.