Five of Hawaiʻi’s largest labor unions unite behind Pāʻele Kiakona

Five major labor unions in Hawaii have endorsed Pāʻele Kiakona for his State House District 14 campaign. Supporters gathered at Canoe Beach to mark the official launch of his candidacy.
Nearly 100 supporters gathered at Hanakaʻōʻō, Canoe Beach on Monday as Pāʻele Kiakona officially launched his general election campaign for State House District 14, flanked by union leaders, kūpuna, fire survivors, land stewards, and a former opponent now standing in his corner.
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