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EMPLOYEES
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
EMPLOYEES  
EMPLOYEES

(14)  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 20, 2013 the Partnership and the ILWU Local 142 agreed to three year contracts, which are effective June 1, 2013 through May 31, 2016.  The Partnership believes that relations with its employees and the ILWU are good.