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Local electricians' union on the labor landscape for federal workers

Hundreds of local union members gathered for a silent march from the state Capitol to the federal building on May 1, 2025, to mark International Workers' Day.
Catherine Cruz
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HPR
Hundreds of local union members gathered for a silent march from the state Capitol to the federal building on May 1, 2025, to mark International Workers' Day.

The first of May is celebrated as International Workers' Day. On Thursday, hundreds of union members planned to gather for a silent march from the state Capitol to the federal building.

HPR talked to International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers' Local 1186 representative Dion Dizon, who said the support for federal employees who have lost their jobs or had their collective bargaining contracts set aside is important during these unprecedented times.


This interview aired on The Conversation on May 1, 2025. The Conversation airs weekdays at 11 a.m. 

Catherine Cruz is the host of The Conversation. Contact her at ccruz@hawaiipublicradio.org.
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