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Supporting Local Unions

Strong Backing for the Strongest Unions

Strategic Marketing & Communications for Local Unions

At Akahai Marketing, we know the value of hard work—and the pride that comes with building something that lasts. We’re honored to stand behind the brotherhoods and sisterhoods that power the trades, supporting the skilled professionals who keep our communities safe, strong, and moving forward.
 
We’re not here to take the spotlight. We’re here to shine it on you.
 
From Local 598 to Local 208, we’ve partnered with unions that carry a legacy of excellence—on the jobsite, in the classroom, and out in the community. Our role? To help you tell that story loud and proud, and to make sure your members feel the strength of the village that’s behind them.

“Working with Akahai has been one of the best decisions we’ve made. In a role where there’s always something going on, it’s a huge help knowing our marketing and communications are in good hands. Akahai understands the challenges we face showcasing what we do and being consistent on socials to make sure our audiences know who we are. Chey and her team just get it. They understand our values, our people, and the pride we have in our work. They’re responsive, easy to work with, and always willing to step up for whatever support we might need. We don’t have to chase anything down—they make sure we’re covered. It’s been a game-changer for our visibility and our membership.”

Gary Arnold, Business Manager, UA Local 208

We’re Not a Vendor. We’re Your Communications Team.

Let’s face it—union comms are a full-time job. But most locals don’t have a full team dedicated to getting the word out, keeping members informed, and making sure the outside world hears your wins. That’s where we come in.

Strategic Communications

From big-picture planning to boots-on-the-ground messaging—we help you speak with purpose and consistency. Internal or external, digital or print, we’ll make sure your message lands.

Social Media Strategy & Management

We don’t just post—we connect. Our team manages your social platforms to spotlight your members, celebrate your projects, and share your values in a way that resonates online and off.
We bring the same pride and grit to your social feeds that your members bring to the jobsite.

Print Materials That Make You Look as Good as You Work

Posters, flyers, banners, postcards—you name it, we bring it to life. Whether it’s for a job fair, a union picnic, or a community event, we’ll make sure your materials are polished, proud, and powerful.
Can you make it yourself? Absolutely. But should you have to? No way.

Member Outreach

Meeting reminders. Apprenticeship competitions. Picnic flyers. We handle the day-to-day and the big moments, so your members feel seen, supported, and in-the-know.
We make sure your communications are clear, consistent, and genuinely reflective of the tight-knit family your union has built.

Content Creation

Photos, videos, interviews—you name it. We help bring your work to life through visual storytelling that honors your craft and shows what the union difference really looks like. Need us to travel to make sure you’re covered, no problem! Need a local referral for constant coverage—we can help you find them!

Event Marketing

From job fairs to parades to community givebacks, we’ve supported it all. We’ll help you rally your members and get the public to show up and take notice.
Because when the union shows up—you deserve to be seen.

Seamless, Strategic, and Always in Sync

Working with Akahai doesn’t feel like outsourcing. Building the union family of brotherhood and sisterhood takes a village and Akahai can be part of that village.
 
We can easily integrate to your established systems and workflow to make sure messaging is aligned, events are supported, and no detail gets lost in the shuffle. We meet with you monthly (or more, if needed!) to sync on timelines, priorities, and upcoming initiatives—so every flyer, post, and campaign hits the mark.
 
We make it easy to:
  • Review and approve social posts through our user-friendly software
  • Schedule content in advance so it’s ready to go when you are
  • Track what’s working through monthly social media analytics
  • Run targeted ad campaigns to grow your reach
  • Make quick website updates or monitor site traffic through optional analytics reports
And if you’re working with other teams or outside organizations—we’re happy to collaborate. Whether it’s helping a partner group understand union values or coordinating messaging with another vendor, we play well with others so everything runs smoothly.
 
We’re here to keep the message clear, the timeline tight, and the mission moving forward.

“Akahai feels like part of the team. They stepped in and took our social media to a whole new level—without ever stepping on toes. From launching new platforms to managing our socials and making sure our events are always supported, they’ve done it all with professionalism, creativity, and a genuine respect for what we do. It’s rare to find a marketing partner that works this hard to understand the trades and tell our story the right way. We’re proud of the work we do, and Akahai makes sure the rest of the world sees it too.”

Nickolas Bumpaous, Business Manager, UA Local 598

You Build the Legacy. We Help Tell the Story.

You lift each other up. You put in the work. You create opportunity and protect the path forward for the next generation of skilled trades.
 
We know you could handle the comms, the collateral, the social, and the strategy—because there’s not much you can’t do. But should you have to? No way.
 
You’re out there building, protecting, leading. The least we can do is help you look good doing it. We offer this support because we believe in what you stand for—and the people you stand up for.
 
Let us be the team behind your team.

Ready to talk story?

Let’s jump on a call to see how Akahai can support your local with communications that feel as strong and proud as the union itself.
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