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EMPLOYEES
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2013
EMPLOYEES  
EMPLOYEES

(15)  EMPLOYEES

 

The Partnership has two bargaining agreements with the ILWU Local 142.  These agreements cover all production, maintenance, and agricultural employees of the Ka’u Orchard Division and the Keaau and Mauna Kea Orchard Division.  On June 1, 2011 the Partnership and the ILWU Local 142 agreed to two-year contracts, which are effective June 1, 2011 through May 31, 2013. The Partnership believes that relations with its employees and the ILWU are good and are currently in discussions with the ILWU to negotiate new contracts.