As long as the economy is good, it's unlikely in my view that we'll see a downward trend.
This is harebrained. It's inappropriate to be farming that out to the private sector.
Hawaii people have a greater tolerance for fairness.
We intend to make sure that they receive whatever benefits they're entitled to. And we intend to provide whatever services we can to ensure that these employees are able to get aid and receive help in getting new jobs.
At minimum, there are some serious questions how seriously they were trying to get that lease extended. Del Monte is unfortunately using that as an excuse to bug out of this market. We're very disappointed at how this has come about.
Ten years ago we led the nation in union membership, and we have in fact lost some of that density.
