Labor unionization efforts have resurged in the US, and union membership has been shown to improve worker conditions in some industries.

The United Public Workers Union (UPW, AFSME LOCAL 646 AFL-CIO) is spreading a little holiday cheer through their first-ever “Blue-Collar Christmas” event this December in Hilo, Hawaii, and Lihue, Kauai.

The UPW Retiree Chapter Executive Board met at the Oahu Headquarters on Thursday, November 17th.

In what turned out to be a big win for United Public Workers and our endorsed candidates, the 2022 General Election was a decided victory.

The UPW Convention kicked off on Friday, October 28, 2022. Delegates heard from the UPW-endorsed candidate for Governor, Josh Green.

The Oahu Division has upcoming plans for several sporting events over the next couple of months and invites all members to bring their families out to enjoy.