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ILWU Maui Division Director Willie Kennison greets Mayor Charmaine Tavares on stage following his announcement of the union's endorsement of her bid for re-election at a campaign event March 3, 2010.

On March 3, 2010, ILWU Maui Division Director, Willie Kennison announced the endorsement of Mayor Charmaine Tavares for re-election.  The endorsement by ILWU came as a result of approvals by the union’s Maui Division Political Action Committee (PAC), the Maui Division Executive Board, and the ILWU’s State PAC. “Mayor Tavares has stood by our labor employees and important industries such as tourism and agriculture from day one,” said Kennison. “Her support has not wavered. The fact that she was endorsed at all three review levels shows that we consider her leadership important to the future of Maui County.” According to Kennison ILWU has over 7,000 members in the county’s islands of Maui, Molokai and Lanai.

(L) Members of Team Tavares and UPW gather for the press conference, endorsing Mayor Tavares.  (R) UPW State Director Dayton Nakanelua and Mayor Tavares.

The United Public Workers (UPW) union cited Mayor Charmaine Tavares’ commitment to public service, strong leadership, and her ability to successfully collaborate with other agencies and organizations as key reasons for the union’s endorsement of Mayor Tavares’ bid for re-election. UPW has over 13,000 civil service workers statewide.  UPW State Director Dayton Nakanelua announced the unanimous vote by the UPW Maui Division Political Action Committee at a press conference held on April 6, 2010 at the UPW Maui headquarters.   “Mayor Tavares been able to successfully navigate Maui County through these uncertain economic times,” said UPW State Director Dayton Nakanelua. “Her ability to look out for our working families and form meaningful partnerships is exactly what’s needed. We believe that Mayor Tavares has demonstrated smart, effective leadership and she has risen up to the many challenges time and time again throughout her first term. UPW is proud to endorse her for re-election so that she can continue to help keep Maui County moving forward.”

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Mayor Charmaine Tavares received the endorsement of the State of Hawaii Organization of Police Officers (SHOPO) on Friday, July 23, 2010. SHOPO has 2,800 members statewide with nearly 400 in Maui County.  In making the announcement, SHOPO President Tenari Ma’afala called Mayor Tavares’ ability to build positive working relationships as a key to the union’s decision. “We have seen Mayor Tavares take difficult and complex situations and find agreeable solutions between people,” said Ma’afala.  “There is no doubt that she has the experience to do the job. What makes her stand out is how genuine she is. She is definitely the mayor for this county and we look forward to many more years of working with Mayor Tavares.”  “I’m honored to receive the endorsement of SHOPO,” said Mayor Tavares. “The men and women of SHOPO work very hard to keep our citizens safe and every day they put their lives on the line to protect us. I have great respect for what they do to help our community and look forward to continuing to work together for the benefit of our county.”

SHOPO President Tenari Ma'afala congratulates Mayor Tavares on receiving the union's endorsement. Joining Ma'afala for the announcement were (back row L-R) SHOPO Business Agent George Kaho'ohanohano, SHOPO Maui Chapter Vice-Chair Alan Brown, and SHOPO Maui Chapter Secretary David Leffler.

On Tuesday, August 10, 2010, the Hawaii Government Employees Association (HGEA) endorsed Mayor Charmaine Tavares in her campaign for re-election.

“Charmaine Tavares continues to support her employees, and has the knowledge, experience and innovative ideas to lead Maui County during these difficult times,” HGEA Executive Director Randy Perreira said in a statement.

The Hawaii Government Employees Association is Hawaii’s largest union with more than 43,000 members statewide.

The local chapter of the International Association of Bridge, Structural and Ornamental Iron Workers International announced in August that they have endorsed Mayor Charmaine Tavares’ bid for re-election.  Their membership nationwide stands at approximately 140,000 with 15,000 apprentices.