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New Laws Help 2,800 Maui Sugar and Mākena Resort Workers

The new laws give the recently displaced HC&S and Mākena Prince Resort workers the resources to support their families as they transition to new jobs on Maui. The 2,800 workers represented approximately 3.5% of the 82,550 people who were employed in Maui County in February.

Maui Sugar Workers Honored for “Legacy of Giving”

Workers at Hawaiian Commercial and Sugar Company were honored with a Legacy of Giving award issued by Maui United Way at the organization’s 47th Annual meeting.

Hirono Urges Approval of ILWU Petition for Maui Sugar Worker Assistance

Senator Hirono urged US Labor Secretary Perez to expedite review and approval of the ILWU’s request for TAA, and Alternative TAA for Maui sugar workers displaced by the cessation of sugar production.

Petition Filed to Increase Water Flow at Nā Wai ‘Ehā

The petition states that HC&S’s closure presents new circumstances that the Water Commission must address in fulfilling its ongoing public trust duties to restore stream flows to Nā Wai ‘Ehā.

McKelvey Voices Support for Displaced HC&S Worker Assistance Bill

The reality of HC&S’s shutting down hits home with the first wave of layoffs on March 7th affecting 95 employees culminating with their entire workforce of 675 being reduced to 15 by the end of the year.

House Advances Bill in Support of Maui Sugar Workers

Among the bills passing third reading by the full House was a measure that provides assistance to dislocated sugar workers from Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar Company on Maui.