Wilfred A Chang Jr
Pearl City
Summary
Results-driven professional specializing in contract negotiation, grievance resolution, and labor law compliance. Demonstrated success in engaging stakeholders and fostering effective communication to advocate for member rights. Proven ability to drive organizational success through strategic initiatives and collaborative efforts.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
International Representative
ILWU International
01.2020 - 10.2024
- Hawaii Region Organizing Director for the ILWU International.
- Organizing and creating new locals in the ILWU.
- Negotiator for first contracts and/or existing contracts.
- Facilitate labor relations within CBA companies and ILWU bargaining members.
- Legislative lobbying to enhance collective bargaining leverage.
- Assisting members with social services.
Business Agent
ILWU Local 142
Honolulu
11.2012 - 12.2019
- Evaluated member concerns and feedback to inform strategic decisions related to union policies and practices.
- Monitored compliance with labor laws and regulations, ensuring union practices aligned with legal requirements.
- Collaborated with external stakeholders to advocate for members' rights and address grievances in a proactive manner.
- Prepared detailed reports summarizing negotiations and outcomes for internal review and future reference.
- Participated in mediations between union members and management personnel over workplace issues.
- Advised employers on labor relations policies, procedures, and practices.
- Facilitated the resolution of labor disputes through mediation and arbitration.
- Drafted documents such as letters of intent or memoranda of understanding between parties involved in a dispute.
- Negotiated wages, benefits, working conditions, and other terms in collective bargaining agreements.
Political Action Coordinator
ILWU Local 142
Honolulu
03.2012 - 11.2012
- Local 142 Political Action Spokesperson appointed by Local 142 President Donna Domingo, Hawaii Longshore Division Director Nate Lum, and International VP Wes Furtado.
- Coordinated canvassing drives, sign-waving events, and voter registration for rank-and-file members.
- Coordinated PAC endorsement meetings for the Oahu Division, Local 142.
- Lobbied on behalf of active members and pensioners at the city, state, and federal levels.
Education
Massage Therapy
Hawaii College of Health Sciences
Honolulu, HI05-1998
Associate of Science - Physical Therapy
Kapiolani Community College
Honolulu, HI08-1995
High School Diploma -
St. Louis Hs
Honolulu, HI05-1989
Skills
- Contract negotiation and collective bargaining
- Labor law compliance
- Policy advocacy
- Grievance resolution
- Stakeholder engagement
- Social services facilitation
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Conflict resolution
- Legislative lobbying
Certification
Massage Therapist State of Hawaii license MAT-6194-0
Affiliations
Honolulu Planning Commission- Commissioner 2014-2019
Timeline
International Representative
ILWU International
01.2020 - 10.2024
Business Agent
ILWU Local 142
11.2012 - 12.2019
Political Action Coordinator
ILWU Local 142
03.2012 - 11.2012
Massage Therapy
Hawaii College of Health Sciences
Associate of Science - Physical Therapy
Kapiolani Community College
High School Diploma -
St. Louis Hs