Local Lodge 1998 was chartered in 1951. We represent over 3,000 workers from Hawaii Island, Maui, Oahu, and Kauai . Our members perform various trades/ professions; Federal, Private and Service Contract. Locally, we are affiliated with the AFL-CIO, Hawaii State Machinists Council, Hawaii Federal Metal Trades Council, Hawaii Newspaper Printing & Trades Council, and the Hawaii Council of Defense Commissaries Union. Together, we have been able to bargain for increased job security, higher wages and improved benefits.