4-25-08
Bernie Bicoy held her sign high in the afternoon heat at the April 16 event. It reads hoe imua, or “paddle together.” “We need to support each other to benefit the economic future,” Bicoy said. She was having fun in the sun, “It reminds me of the peaceful demonstrations of the 1960’s.”
Ranch and Monsanto employees team up in a show of solidarity.
By Brandon Roberts
Horns were honking as 80 Molokai Ranch and Monsanto employees proudly waved their mana`o, holding signs street side at Kulana O`iwi. They are hoping the “Rally for Change” event will get across a positive message, as well as create hope for change.
Many in the event are directly affected by the Molokai Ranch shutdown, which cut around 120 jobs in March.
“This is peaceful, and we want to be heard with what we want for our island,” rallier Linda DeMello said, displaying her message that we are all human.
“This is what family is all about. I am here to support the children and grandchildren,” said...
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