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Bribery: ILWU, UPW Back Sylvia Luke
By Andrew Walden @ 1:42 PM :: 187 Views :: Ethics, Labor, Politicians

ILWU and UPW support Luke BECAUSE she is corrupt ....

UPW Statement in Support of Lt Governor Sylvia Luke

News Release from UPW, Feb 14, 2026

United Public Workers (UPW), AFSCME Local 646, AFL-CIO supports Lt. Governor Sylvia Luke and believes deeply in fairness, due process and respect for the facts. In times like these, it is essential that we allow the appropriate processes to move forward without rushing to judgment or drawing conclusions before all information is fully reviewed.

Lt. Governor Luke has spent her career serving the people of Hawai‘i and advocating for policies that strengthen our communities and support working families. She has been a consistent and respected leader with a demonstrated commitment to public service.

UPW stands with Lt. Governor Luke today, just as she has stood with working people throughout her career. We remain confident in her commitment to Hawai‘i and will continue to support her as this process moves forward.

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ILWU Local 142 Standing for Fairness, Due Process, and Truth

Statement in Support of Lt Gov Sylvia Luke

News Release from ILWU, Feb 12, 2026

We stand in support of Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke as the current accusations are reviewed through the appropriate process.

Sylvia Luke has dedicated her career to public service and to strengthening Hawai‘i’s communities. Throughout her tenure, she has demonstrated steady leadership, integrity, and a deep commitment to the working class families of Hawai'i.

While any allegation deserves to be taken seriously and examined thoroughly, it is equally important that fairness, due process, and facts—not speculation—guide public judgment.

We believe in allowing the proper review to proceed without rushing to conclusions. Leadership is measured not only in moments of success, but also in how challenges are faced—with transparency, accountability, and respect for the truth.

We remain confident in Sylvia Luke’s commitment to serving Hawai‘i, and the ILWU will continue to support her as this process unfolds.

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