September 6, 2006

HAWAII??€™S ELECTRICIANS ENDORSE SENATOR AKAKA

HONOLULU ??€" The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 1186 has endorsed Senator Akaka in his re-election campaign to the U.S. Senate for his ??€œdedicated and unwavering support for labor and the working families of Hawaii.??€ ?

??€œI am grateful to have gained the support of one of the nations largest and powerful unions,??€ ? said Senator Akaka. ??€œWith the backing of electricians statewide I will continue to work, protect and improve their benefits to ensure a healthy, successful future for both the workers and their families.??€ ?

AKAKA GAINS SUPPORT FROM UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII PROFESSORS

HONOLULU ??€" The University of Hawaii Professional Assembly (UHPA) has decided to endorse Senator Akaka in his candidacy for the U.S. Senate. ??€œThe good that he has done for UH and Hawaii, and the good that he will continue to do, outweigh age and other considerations.

??€œAs a former teacher and principal, I am honored to gain the support of respected educators in the higher learning community,??€ ? said Senator Akaka. ??€œThese individuals help to provide our younger generations with opportunities for greater success, and I promise to continue to strengthen their efforts.??€ ?

HAWAII??€™S FIRE FIGHTERS ENDORSE SENATOR AKAKA

HONOLULU ??€" The Hawaii Fire Fighters Association (HFFA) Local 1463 is backing Senator Dan Akaka in his re-election bid to the U.S. Senate.

"I am very grateful to the fire fighters of Hawaii for their support in my re-election to the U.S. Senate,??€ ? said Senator Akaka. ??€œI commend their hard work, utmost dedication and efforts in keeping Hawaii safe.??€ ?

The Hawaii Fire Fighters Association Local 1463 is the exclusive collective bargaining representation of fire fighters throughout the state. Their members are always on the job to protect lives and property as well as assist other first responders in emergency situations.

August 29, 2006

STATE LEGISLATORS ENDORSE SENATOR AKAKA

HONOLULU ??€" Members of the Hawai??€˜i State Legislature offered their overwhelming support for Senator Akaka in his re-election bid to the U.S. Senate during a press conference near the State Capitol today.

"I am honored to receive the support of Hawai??€˜i??€™s state legislators, who work to improve our islands and benefit the people of Hawai??€˜i,??€ ? said Senator Akaka. ??€œI am humbled by their kind words and confidence in my re-election to the U.S. Senate, and look forward to continue working with them on issues affecting our state.??€ ?

August 24, 2006

AKAKA ENDORSED BY PLUMBERS AND FITTERS LOCAL 675

HONOLULU??€" Plumbers and Fitters Local 675 has endorsed Senator Dan Akaka in his 2006 re-election bid to the United States Senate. Both active and retired members believe that he has ??€œtirelessly worked to represent the interests of Hawaii and its unionized workers.??€ ?

"I am honored to receive the endorsement of the Plumbers and Fitters Local 675, an organization that works to improve the working conditions, wages and well-being of workers and their families,??€ ? said Senator Akaka. ??€œThis support means so much to me because it comes from working people, who feel the full effect of the policies and decisions we make in Washington D.C.??€ ?