Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Profiles: Joy Kimura

For Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month this year, the AFL-CIO is spotlighting various Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who have worked and continue to work at the intersection of civil and labor rights in the United States. Today’s profile is Joy Kimura of the Laborers.

As the director of government affairs and compliance for Hawaii Laborers and Employers Cooperation and Education Trust, Joy Kimura advocates on issues such as affordable housing, development and renewable energy. She recently was given the 2021 Women Leader of the Year award by the Organization of Women Leaders Hawaii.