Community Endorsements for Darius Kila!

  • "Darius works hard and will make sure our schools get the resources they need."

    — Jo-Lyn Correa, Māʻili Elementary School (and Darius’s 6th grade) teacher

  • “I support Darius Kila for State House because I know he will be a partner to support our Hawaiian Homestead communities!"

    — Jewelynn Kirland, Ahupuaʻa o Nānākuli Homestead Association Member, Nānākuli Resident

  • “I am supporting Darius because he will work hard for the community!"

    — Aunty Marlene Takahasi, Retired Teacher, Nānākuli High & Intermediate School

  • “Please join me in supporting Darius Kila for State House! He is the best choice to represent District 44."

    — Representative Stacelyyn Eli, District 43

  • "Darius knows our community and will advocate for us! Please join me in supporting Darius."

    — Uncle Eddy Werner, Nānākuli Resident, State Highway Safety Council Member

  • “We believe in Darius and his action plan to uplift and support our Hawai’i families.”

    — Kevin & Diana Johnson, Retired Pharmacists, Koʻolina Residents

Union Endorsements

The Ironworkers Local 625 proudly endorses Darius K. Kila for Hawaiʻi State House of Representatives District 44.

Local 625 represents over 800 hardworking members, many of whom reside in Leeward Oʻahu. Darius believes wholeheartedly in their work, what they stand for, and is honored to have their endorsement and support in this race. Mahalo Uncle George Paris, Hawaiʻi Ironworkers Stabilization Fund and the amazing members of Local 625.

The Hawaiʻi Operative Plasterers’ and Cement Masons’ International Association Local 630 proudly endorses Darius K. Kila for Hawaiʻi State House of Representatives District 44.

Local 630 represents over 900 hardworking members, many of whom reside in Leeward Oʻahu. Local 630 is proud to represent its members in all matters related to the construction industry, while improving the quality of construction and protecting the public interest, and Darius is grateful for their support. Mahalo Mr. Peter Iriarte, Masons Local 630 Political Action Committee and the amazing members of Local 630.

The Hawaiʻi International Longshore & Warehouse Union Local 142 proudly endorses Darius K. Kila for Hawai’i State House of Representatives District 44.

ILWU Local 142 Hawaiʻi represents over 18,000 members in every major industry including Longshore, General Trades, Tourism and Agriculture. Darius is grateful for their support and extends his sincerest Mahalo to Mr. Christian West, the ILWU Local 142 Political Action Committee and the amazing members of Local 142.

The Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association proudly endorses Darius K. Kila for Hawai’i State House of Representatives District 44.

Hawaii State Teachers Association has over 13,000 members throughout our state, and those teachers are right here in District 44. I am excited to partner with our teachers here in our schools to find the best solutions to support our keiki! Mahalo to Mr. Osa Tui Jr., HSTA Leeward Chapter and the amazing members of HSTA.

The Hawaiʻi Government Employment Association, AFSCME Local 152, AFL-CIO proudly endorses Darius K. Kila for Hawai’i State House of Representatives District 44.

HGEA is the largest union in Hawaiʻi, representing 38,000 members throughout our state, and those members live and work right here in District 44. I am excited to work with HGEA to improve the lives of our working families in Hawai’i and supporting their organization's mission, members, and the constitutional right to collectively bargain. Mahalo Mr. Randy Perreira, the HGEA Political Action Committee and the amazing members of HGEA.

The Hawaiʻi State AFL-CIO proudly endorses Darius K. Kila for Hawai’i State House of Representatives District 44.

The Hawai'i State AFL-CIO is a voluntary federation of 74 local affiliate unions and councils in the state. Representing over 68,000 members collectively, their purpose is to use the collective strength of the labor movement in the state to protect and advance the interests of all workers and their families. Mahalo Mr. Randy Perreira, the AFL-CIO Committee on Political Education and the amazing members of AFL-CIO. Darius is honored to have their endorsement and support in this race!

The Hawaiʻi International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 1186 proudly endorses Darius K. Kila for Hawai’i State House of Representatives District 44.

IBEW Local 1186 currently represents 3,200 members. They represent Electricians, Telecommunications, Oceanic Time Warner Cable employees (both blue and white collar workers), and civilian positions on the military bases. With approximately 120 Signatory Contractors, almost three-quarters of all electrical work in the State of Hawaii is done by IBEW Local 1186. Mahalo Mr. Damien Kim, the leadership of IBEW Local 1186 and the amazing members of IBEW. Darius is honored to have their endorsement and support in this race!

UNITE HERE, Local 5 proudly endorses Darius K. Kila for Hawai’i State House of Representatives District 44.

This endorsement is deeply personal to me because my mom is a proud LOCAL 5 member. Representing 12,000 members statewide, Local 5 members are essential workers employed in critical jobs in hotels, airports and health care facilities throughout Hawai’i. Mahalo Mr. Eric W. Gill, the UNITE HERE LOCAL 5 Political Action Team and the amazing members of Local 5. Darius is honored and grateful to have their endorsement in this race!

Operating Engineers Local 3, proudly endorses Darius K. Kila for Hawai’i State House of Representatives District 44.

Operating Engineers Local 3 is the largest construction trades local in the U.S., representing over 37,000 members across the four-state jurisdiction of California, Hawaii, Nevada and Utah. From heavy equipment operators and mechanics, to surveyors, construction inspectors, highway maintenance workers, police officers and other public employees, they "represent the men and women who drive this country's economy." Mahalo Mr. Ana Tuiasosopo, the Local 3 Team and the amazing members of Local 3. Darius is honored and grateful to have their endorsement in this race!

The General Contractors Association of Hawai’i, proudly endorses Darius K. Kila for Hawai’i State House of Representatives District 44.

The General Contractors Association of Hawaii (GCA) was formed in 1932 by general contractors from the four major islands of Hawaii. The GCA is a full service construction association serving General Contractors, Subcontractors, Equipment/Material Suppliers and Associate Members. Mahalo to the GCA Legislative Committee, the GCA officers, the GCA Board of Directors and the amazing members of GCA. Darius is honored and grateful to have their endorsement in this race!

The Hawai’i Nurses’ Association OPIEU Local #50, proudly endorses Darius K. Kila for Hawai’i State House of Representatives District 44.

Since it’s founding in 1917, to the present day, the Hawai‘i Nurses' Association has served as the organization for nursing in Hawai‘i and continually strives to preserve the identity, integrity, and continuity of the profession. Our nurses are the backbone of our healthcare industry and I applaud, appreciate and respect their work. Mahalo to Mr. Daniel Ross, the Nurses Association Board of Directors and the amazing members of the Hawai’i Nurses Association. Darius is honored and grateful to have their endorsement in this race!

The Hawai’i Laborers’ International Union Local #638, proudly endorses Darius K. Kila for Hawai’i State House of Representatives District 44.

As the second largest construction labor union, LIUNA represents members working in construction, environmental remediation, maintenance, food service, health care, clerical and other occupations, as well as in state, local and municipal government jobs and as mail handlers in the U.S. Postal Service. Half of Local #638 membership reside in 96792, and for that, I am grateful for this endorsement. Mahalo to Mr. Peter Ganaban, the Local #638 PAC and the amazing members of the Hawai’i Laborers Union!

The Hawai’i Lodging & Tourism Association, proudly endorses Darius K. Kila for Hawai’i State House of Representatives District 44.

Rooted in education, advocacy and philanthropy, these are the pillars on which HLTA was built. I’m excited to work with HLTA to foster a Hawai’i rooted in true ALOHA for us all! Mahalo to Mr. Mufi Hanneman, the HLTA Board of Directors and the amazing members of the HLTA. Darius is honored and grateful to have their endorsement in this race!

The United Public Workers, AFSCME, Local 646, AFL-CIO (UPW), proudly endorses Darius K. Kila for Hawai’i State House of Representatives District 44.

Taking root in a desire among Hawai’i plantation workers for better wages, hours and conditions of work, the United Public Workers was founded in 1944. The decision to stand united is rooted in the foundation of UPW, and Darius is proud to stand alongside the members and families as we work together to create a Hawai’i for us all. Today, UPW represents thousands of Hawai’i families in both the public and private sectors. Mahalo Mr. Kalani Werner, the UPW-PAC and the amazing members of Local 646, Darius is honored and grateful to have their endorsement in this race!

The Plumbers and Pipefitters UA, Local 675, proudly endorses Darius K. Kila for Hawai’i State House of Representatives District 44.

Chartered in 1919, the Plumbers and Pipefitters UA, Local 675 is one of the oldest organized labor unions in Hawai’i and one of three, ‘licensed’ and skilled-construction trades, steeped in a rich history as one of Hawai’i’s construction-industry pioneers. To stand firmly together to protect the rights of the working man and woman, and also the safety and well-being of Hawaii’s consumers and communities, Darius is fully committed to fulfilling this mission. Mahalo to Mr. Valentino B. Ceria and the Local 675, Darius is honored and grateful to have their endorsement in this race!

The University of Hawai’i Professional Assembly, proudly endorses Darius K. Kila for Hawai’i State House of Representatives District 44.

The UHPA has been the exclusive bargaining agent for all faculty members of the University System since November 1, 1974. The UH System is governed by one Board of Regents and includes six Community Colleges, UH-Hilo, UH-Manoa, UH-Maui College and UH-West O’ahu. All public employees in the State of Hawaii who are faculty members of the University of Hawaii System, which consist of lecturers, instructors, professors, librarians, specialists, extension agents, and researchers. Darius is excited to work closely with the members of UHPA to make different post high-school programs accessible to our community, especially in regards to workforce development programs. Mahalo to UHPA President Mr. David A. Duffy, the UHPA legislative action committee and the members of UHPA, Darius is honored and grateful to have their endorsement in this race!

 

“From Mauka to Makai, Kila is your guy!”