Hawaii: Carpenter's union says unemployment at an all time high

KHON TV2 News ^ | July 18, 2010 | by: Olena Heu

[Oldeconomybuyer]

More than half of the state’s union carpenters are out of a job, officials say the industry isn’t turning around fast enough but they are hopeful future projects will help.

Two and a half years after the recession hit Hawaii... “Our industry is still stuck,” said Hawaii Carpenters Union financial secretary Ron Taketa.

Builders out of work on Maui total 65-percent, Hilo 67-percent and in Kona an unbelievable 95-percent of carpenters are out of a job.

[Oldeconomybuyer]

Mmm, Mmm, Mmm.

Barack Hussein Obama.

[cripplecreek]

Maybe they should build a railroad. LOL

[wiggen]

One might think the big zero would try and funnel work back to his beloved ‘home’ state.

[Uncle Chip]

Maybe they should seek a career change — birth certificate fraud specialists and election fraud investigators appear to be in short supply.

[Vaquero]

I’m sure if it was in Kenya, zer0 would make sure people got to work.....

[silverleaf]

sounds like lots of “non union” carpenter work being done under the table, bro

mmm, mmm, mmm.

[wny]

how’s that hope’n’change workin’ out for ya fellas?

[ladyvet]

Damn haoles can't afford to build anymore?

[Popman]

“They are taking whatever jobs they can get. In all the department stores the lumber companies, Home Depot. I see all the apprentices and different carpenters working, doing what they have to do,” said Lossing.

Wait a minute: I thought these carpenters are out of work!!!

Oh' I see. the real problem is union dues are not coming in. That's the real problem

[Popman]

Maybe they should build a railroad. LOL

Future projects including Honolulu's Rail Transit System,

They are !!!

[Hoodat]

Carpenter's union says unemployment at an all time high

Elections have consequences.

[bmwcyle]

The Unions have been sold out. Wake up!

[petertare]

Obviously this union needs to be super-sized. Replaced with a union that can assure 100% employment.