HRS §266-61
Who must tie up commercial ships at docks
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗The state transportation department must make sure that workers who tie up commercial ships at public docks are covered by a union contract. This rule does not apply to shipyards, repair work, fishing boats, government boats, tour boats, or training boats.
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The statute, as written — Labor subject to collective bargaining; required
A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.
[See Note at part heading.] (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), in addition to the duties of the department of transportation imposed under part I, the department of transportation shall require that the securing of mooring lines from vessels to commercial docks, wharves, piers, quays, and landings be performed by labor subject to collective bargaining. (b) Subsection (a) shall not apply to: (1) Any labor being performed at any shipyard or drydock; by or on behalf of any ship repair or construction company; or involving any activity relating to ship repair, construction and overhaul services, and maritime research and development; and (2) The securing of mooring lines from fishing vessels; government-owned or government-sponsored vessels; tour boats; and training vessels.
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