FOOD & COMMERCIAL WORKERS UNITE
July 1, 2020 – I am so honored to share with you that United Food & Commercial Workers Union Local 480 has endorsed my candidacy for the State House of Representatives. For all of us who relied on Safeway and Foodland to be stocked during the Covid-19 quarantine, we have UFCW members to thank. Putting the health of others before their own, these workers were essential to keeping so many families nourished and safe. Let’s continue to wear our masks so that we can protect them as well.
P.S. - Read our July 1 campaign newsletter here. Join us and let your voice be heard at the August 8 election for State House Representative of District 26. The 26th State House District encompasses McCully, Kaheka, Ala Moana, Kakaako, and Downtown Honolulu.
NEWS RELEASE ISSUED BY UNITED FOOD & COMMERCIAL WORKERS
UFCW UNION ENDORSES KIM COCO IWAMOTO FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE
United Food & Commercial Workers Union Local 480 President Pat Loo announced: “It is my privilege to announce our endorsement of Kim Coco Iwamoto for House District 26. Hawaii is fortunate to have a unique opportunity, here, to capitalize on the abundance of experience, plethora of knowledge, and insistent perseverance, willing to serve the people of our beautiful State.”
Kim Coco has clearly demonstrated and proven her dedication and love for the people of Hawaii by holding positions on the Board of Education and Civil Right Commission. Immersing herself in countless years of public serve is a true testimony of her unwavering passion for making livelihoods better for the people of the working class.
Time and time again, Kim Coco has shown herself to be steadfast to her ideals even in the face of adversity. She has been unafraid of controversy, tackling unpopular issues with clear objectives and dedicated follow-through in her headstrong plight to pursing a better and brighter tomorrow for our Ohana.
Kim Coco Iwamoto has been a friend to the working class and we proudly support her in becoming our next Representative for House District 26.