IBEW LOCAL UNION 1357

BUSINESS MANAGER'S REPORT

June 6, 2008

1. We just received communications from the Department of Labor's District Director R. Bruce Edgington regarding the recently completed Compliance Audit Program (CAP) audit. Although the report was favorable, there were two items that needed to be addressed.

a)  Failure to File Bylaws

b)  Inadequate Bonding

Both items have been remedied with the Department of Labor.

I would like to thank our International Office for the support and training we received; the Executive Board for establishing the Policies and Procedures; the Unit Chairs and Recorders for their due diligence, patience and commitment to comply with the Local Union's policies and procedures; and, finally, to my staff for the great job that they do.

2. Hawaiian Telcom and the Union have agreed to begin bargaining on June 18th. Your bargaining representatives are Chief Shop Steward Krislyn Punsalan, Executive Board Member Joseph Medeiros, Vice President Thomas Grogan, President Ted Furukado, International Representative Harold Dias, Jr., and the Local Union Staff. As we prepare for bargaining, so too should the membership. We need to be unified in our resolve to stand up for what is right.

3. PTI continues to transition Hawaiian Telcom's directory services business and its acquisition of IT&E. Unit 10 members must encourage their fellow workers to join our Union family.

We have asked CEO Larry Knecht to begin discussions on the Incentive Program for all employees and also focus on future labor opportunities. Owner Ricardo Delgado, Jr. will be in Hawaii in June to also discuss labor opportunities.

4. Local Union Representatives and Registrar Andie Kahakui recently returned from IBEW Local Union Registrar training in California. The training focused on the Presidential race, along with Voter Registration, Absentee Ballots, Membership Participation and endorsing Labor-friendly candidates. At risk are areas such as Family Medical Leave, Workers Comp, Right to Work, Minimum Wage, Pension Protection, Project Labor Agreements, Prepaid Healthcare, Safety, etc.

Please stay informed and stay involved.