Updated on:  July 30, 2008 9:30 am

Employment Opportunities:

July 30:

Warehouse/Driver:  

T. Oki Trading is looking for a warehouse person/driver.  Clean driver's abstract and forklift certification (willing to obtain forklift certification).  Persons must be "clean and come to work on time".  Rate of pay is $10/hour.  Apply in person.  For more information call 834-2722. 

T. Oki Trading, Ltd.

2722 Waiwai Loop

Honolulu, HI 96819

                       Phone #:  834-2722

                       FAX #:  808-839-1166

Office Manager:

Looking for a person that is highly-motivated, organized, self-learning with a great work ethic to be a office manager of Waipio office.   Responsible for all office administration, including medical, accounts payable, and human resources.  Computer knowledge important, including Excel, Word, and Quicken.  Must be a people person, employee and customer contact.  Starting salary at $40,000 - $45,000, negotiable upon experience.  Interviewing immediately.  Contact for more information:

Dan Gabriel

Aloha Water Comany

Phone #:  295-8977

KCC to Offering Open House and Classes

Kapiolani Community College is having an Open House night on one Tuesday, every month.  This Open House will have speakers who will present what Kapiolani Community College has to offer you.  Also how to finance your college career.  The next Open House will be on Tuesday, September 16, at 6 p.m. in Classroom Ilima 102.  Check out their flyer here.

KCC is offering computer classes to learn practical computer skills.  This week long class will cover an introduction to Personal Computers, Microsoft Word 2007 and Excel 2007, Windows environment, Internet and E-mail.  Financial assistance can be attained though Oahu Work Links Centers (Dillingham, 843-0733.  Waipahu, 675-0010.  Waianae, 696-7067)

Register with KCC's Office of Continuing Education at 734-9211.  Check out their flyer here.

Happy 4th of July!!

There were hot dogs, there were hamburgers, there was DOOR PRIZES!!!!  YES,  you may have won a prize at the Local Lodge 1245 4th of July celebration, at the June 11th general membership meeting.  Check the list...  YOU may have won a great prize...  Thanks for coming to the meetings and congratulations if you have won a prize... 

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Bylaws Proposal Form: click here to print out form.  Completed forms are due by TUESDAY June 24, 2008.

Bankruptcy Update: Claim Extension

Proof of Claim Forms

There has been many questions about what to do if Aloha Airlines still owes people money.  If you feel that Aloha Airlines still owes you money, you need to complete a Proof of Claims form and return it to the Bankruptcy Court.  Extended time has been given until August 6th, 2008.  There were forms mailed out to every employee, if you don't have a form go to: 

Bankruptcy Site

Any questions please call the union hall at 832-0260.

Aloha Air Cargo Website Up and Running

Aloha Air Cargo's website is up and running.  The site has many new features and information.  See their site here:  Aloha Air Cargo.

   Aloha For Aloha a Big Success!

Aloha For Aloha Block party was a huge success.  The final tally has not been finalized but everyone involved is very optimistic about the whole experience.  Many thanks to all who came out to help, to all the bands that entertained us, to all the sponsors who donated everything, and especially to Don and Marion Murphy who were instrumental to setting up the whole thing.  Aloha for Aloha is humbled by all the support...  Thanks... 

For more information about receiving assistance from Aloha for Aloha or making a donation to the Lokahi Giving Project.  Check out what the Lokahi Giving Project has put out in this  Q & A or check out the Lokahi Giving Project Site.   

View some pictures of the party!!!

Department of Labor Webpage:          

The State Department of Labor has set up a website specifically for Aloha airlines employees.  This site has

information on how to apply for unemployment, health insurance, and other useful contacts like the Department

of Human Services and others.  Click here to check out their page.  http://hawaii.gov/labor/aloha

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IAM National Pension Fund:

IAM National Pension Fund information can be accessed thru their website

https://www.iamnpf.org/npf/pages/main_page/index.jhtml

or call 1-800-424-9608.

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National Group Protection Insurance:

The National Group Protection, is the carrier of our accident, critical illness, and life insurance policies

that were purchased by our members.  They are allowing us to transport these policies with us with

the premiums being directly paid by the member.  Different options for paying is available. 

Any questions about your supplemental insurance call:  1-800-344-9016.  

See their flyer here:  NGP

Department of Human Services QUEST Program
The Department of Human Services offers the QUEST program that provides health coverage plans for

eligible Hawaii residents.  You and/or your children may qualify for this assistance.  For more information

please call the Union Hall at 832-0260.
 

Read the flyer from Hawaii Covering Kids here: (PDF)

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"When the Paycheck Stops"
An AFL-CIO Survival guide to Unemployment. 
Other companies may say they can help with your bills
(mortgage, car loans, credit cards etc..) but you end up paying for the services. 
If you cannot do what the guide recommends the AFL-CIO can do it for you. 
Their services will be paid by the credit companies, not you. 
Please, the worse thing you can do is, do nothing!
 

How to cope with anxiety, fear & stress.

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