REMINDER: SECOND COVID VACCINE DOSE (MODERNA) at KE’EHI LAGOON
Aloha members, As a friendly reminder, this goes to those of you who had your first Moderna vaccination in conjunction with the Hawaii Building & Construction Trades Council’s first vaccination pod on March 19th. Please do not forget that you have your scheduled second vaccination tomorrow, Friday, April 16th, at Ke’ehi Lagoon DAV, the SAME […]
Vaccination clinic CANCELED for Sat., April 17th
Aloha members, Please see below for a message from Business Manager/Financial Secretary Damien Kim, regarding the cancellation of this Saturday’s vaccination clinic in partnership with the Hawaii Building and Construction Trades Council (HBCTC). “Unfortunately we have to cancel giving the Johnson & Johnson vaccine shots on April 17th, per CDC guidelines. Please contact your local […]
Registration now open for second COVID-19 Vaccine Pod on April 17th
Honolulu- Aloha members, Please see the attached letter from our Business Manager/Financial Secretary, Damien Kim, regarding another COVID-19 Vaccine pod coming up next week Saturday, April 17th. Supplies are limited, so be sure to follow instruction on the attached letter and call early to ensure you can make an appointment. Please also note the attached […]
COVID-19 Vaccines at LCC
If you have not yet been able to schedule a vaccination appointment at Safeway or at our pod last month, the City & County of Honolulu opened up a pod at Leeward Community College (LCC) and has appointment openings today and next week for essential workers including construction. Please visit this link to register/schedule your […]
APRIL MEETINGS CANCELED
Aloha members, We hope you are healthy and safe. Please find the attached letter from Business Manager/Financial Secretary Damien Kim, regarding April membership meetings. Please stay healthy! As always, if you are in need of assistance, please call our office or contact your business rep. Mahalo.
COVID-19 VACCINE at SAFEWAY
Aloha members, Safeway Pharmacy has agreed to open up their vaccinations to essential construction workers on Monday, March 29, 2021. The vaccinations will be available at all 12 Safeway Pharmacies in Hawaii. The locations are as follows: Big Island – Hilo and KonaKauai – Kapaa and LihueMaui – Kahului, Kihei, and WailukuOahu – Ewa Beach, […]
COVID-19 Vaccine REGISTRATION for ACTIVE members + retirees (and spouses 65+)
Aloha members & retirees, Retirees should have received a letter in the mail confirming their eligibility to register for a COVID-19 vaccine which we are partnering with the Hawaii State Department of Health in administering on March 19th and April 16th (first dose on March 19th, second dose on April 16th) at Ke’ehi Lagoon. The […]
RENEW’s “What’s the haps” first online workshop coming up on March 16th
Aloha members, RENEW is proud to be hosting their very first “What’s the haps” online workshop, brought to you by IBEW Local 1186, which will happen regularly and be open to ALL IBEW Local 1186 members, from the comfort of your very own home or wherever you are that you have a strong internet connection. […]
BUSINESS MANAGER’S REPORT-MARCH 2021
Aloha members, Please find the attached report (two pages total) in lieu of an in-person report for the month of March 2021 from your Business Manager/Financial Secretary Damien Kim. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, we are here to help you. Please contact the union office or your business rep to assist […]
MARCH MEETINGS CANCELED
Aloha members, Hope you are all safe and healthy. Please find the attached meeting cancellation notice for the month of March 2021. Please call the union office or your business rep for any questions or concerns that they can help you with, we are always here to serve you. Mahalo!
INFO RE: COVID-19 VACCINE BENEFIT
Aloha members, Please see attached to this post in two formats, new info effective February 1, 2021 re: COVID-19 benefit updates. Please call the Ad Office with any questions at (808) 841-6169, option 1 or 2. Mahalo!
Hawai’i Utility Bill Assistance Program
Aloha members, There is a one-time assistance credit of up to $750 for Hawai’i residents affected by the COVID-19 pandemic to get back on their feet. This program will be sponsored by Hawaiian Electric. The program will be administered through Aloha United Way (AUW) on Oahu, partnering with Hawaii’s local UW chapters. Applications will begin […]
FREE COVID-19 Support Services now available
FREE/ANONYMOUS SERVICES AVAILABLE! Aloha Members, COVID-19 has affected all of us in different ways, putting a strain on much of our mental health on top of everything else. There is an organization that focuses on the way it has affected us, but specializes in the recovery and building resilience throughout this pandemic. Member Jared Ishiki’s […]
FEBRUARY MEETINGS CANCELED
Aloha members, We hope you are staying dry with the recent rainy weather. This is just a notice to inform you of the February meeting cancellations as approved by our International Office. Please continue to stay safe, both at work and at home, and remain healthy. Mahalo!
COVID Vaccination FYI
Aloha members, Business Manager/Financial Secretary Damien Kim is currently working with the Lieutenant Governor Josh Green and the Department of Health to put us on the list under 1C to move up our vaccination eligibility. In the meantime, please read below which is info from the AFL-CIO re: COVID Vaccinations as of today, January 15, […]
JANUARY MEETINGS CANCELED
Aloha members, We hope you had a relaxing and enjoyable holiday season! This is just a notice to inform you of the January meeting cancellations as approved by our International Office. Please continue to stay safe, both at work and at home, and remain healthy. Mahalo!
Aloha 2020! A message from our Business Manager/Financial Secretary
Aloha members! We hope you had an enjoyable Christmas, and had some time to relax and spend time with your ‘ohana. We mourn with those who have lost loved ones in 2020, and have suffered other trials-please know that those people are in our thoughts and prayers. As we near the close of a VERY […]
Holiday hours/Message from our President
Aloha IBEW Local 1186 members, I hope all is well and that you and your family are safe and healthy. This year has proven to be trying in so many ways, and tested our strength like never before. From having to wear masks whenever we leave our homes, to having to constantly sanitize our hands, […]
Scheduled power outage on December 28th
Aloha members, I hope this find you well. So that you are able to plan in advance, this is just to inform you that our union office will have a scheduled power outage from opening until around 10 AM on Monday, December 28th, 2020. We will not be able to process any checks or handle […]
Mele Kalikimaka from IBEW Local 1186!
Aloha members, Please see the attached (in two formats) letter from your business manager/financial secretary, Brother Damien Kim. Please call our office with any questions. Stay safe and healthy, and have the Merriest Christmas and Happy New Year!
DECEMBER MEETINGS CANCELED
Aloha members, We hope you had a restful and safe and healthy Thanksgiving. This is just a notice to inform you of the December meeting cancellations. Please continue to stay safe and healthy. Mahalo!
VACATION CHECKS
Please see the attached memo from the Hawaii Electricians Admin Office re: your holiday checks. Mahalo!
NOVEMBER MEETINGS CANCELED
Aloha members, Please see the attached notice from Business Manager/Financial Secretary Damien Kim regarding meeting cancellations in September. Please let us know if you have any questions. Take care!
Business Manager’s October Meeting Report
Aloha members, Please find the attached (two formats) of Business Manager Kim’s report for the month of October. Take care, and stay healthy! Mahalo!
Drive-thru flu shots 10/3-10/4
Honolulu-The Hawaii State AFL-CIO will be sponsoring a drive-thru flu shot weekend this coming Saturday and Sunday, October 3rd and 4th, 2020. The flu shots will be given in the Kaka’ako Waterfront Park parking lot from 8 AM-12 Noon (8 AM-9AM reserved for those 65 years and older) for anyone insured 18+ older and those […]
Uncertain times call for virtual swearing-in of new officers
Honolulu-On September 16, 2020 the IBEW Local 1186 Executive and Examining Boards were sworn in by 9th District International Vice President (IVP) Brother John O’Rourke via Zoom. Said Business Manager/Financial Secretary Damien Kim, who is going into his 6th term, “It is an honor to have IVP John O’Rourke swear in the boards. It is not very often […]
SEPTEMBER MEETINGS CANCELED
Aloha members, Please see the attached notice from Business Manager/Financial Secretary Damien Kim regarding meeting cancellations in September. Please let us know if you have any questions. Take care!
ALL UNION BUSINESS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY
Honolulu-Based on the Mayor/Governor’s news conference on August 18, 2020, “gatherings with more than five people are no longer allowed, indoors or outdoors.” Effective immediately, staff at the Akito Blackie Fujikawa/Pension Building will be servicing members on an appointment-only basis. Union staff will be staggered and minimal as not to exceed the five person rule. […]
REMINDER: AUGUST MEETINGS CANCELED
Aloha members, please see the attached memo from your Business Manager/Financial Secretary, Damien Kim, regarding meetings in August being canceled (this is a re-post). Mahalo!
BUSINESS MANAGER UPDATE for 31 JUL 2020
Aloha members, please see the attached memo from your Business Manager/Financial Secretary, Damien Kim, regarding meetings in August. Mahalo!
