SB 2695 SD1 HD1 which would have cut the University of Hawaii another $59 million did not survive the House Finance committee. There were numerous people testifying in opposition to these cuts. Those testifying included UHPA President Duane Stevens, UH President M.R.C Greenwood, UH Board of Regents, business leaders and students.
University of Hawaii Professional Assembly: Legislators’ Attack on UH Budget Shows Disrespect for Local Students
SB 2849 SD2 is legislation that reforms the governance structure of the Employer Union Trust Fund and will insure that the interests of beneficiaries are placed ahead of the state’s interests. It is essential to fixing a system that no longer works and continues to place the burden on employees to fund their own health care.
This event will be held on Monday, March 22, 2010, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the Abercrombie for Governor Headquarters (Ward Warehouse, 2nd Floor, next door to Kincaid's). Attendance is free of charge.
It has come to the attention of UHPA that misinformation is still being conveyed regarding administrative leave during the four days preceding Kuhio Day as provided by the recently ratified contract and signed collective bargaining agreement.
On March 23, 2010 a joint lobby effort is being organized to obtain legislator support for a temporary 1% increase in the general excise tax. This 1% increase is expected to cover nearly half of the projected state budget shortfall through 2011. This activity is being supported by the labor community and PHOCUSED that represents many social service non-profits.
Support a Temporary Modest GET Increase. (Click on the title for more information.)
PHOCUSED, an advocacy group for nonprofit organizations that assist the elderly, disabled, and children, is asking citizens to petition legislators to support a modest 1% increase in the GET. This effort is supported by many organizations including HGEA, UPW and UHPA along with the Interfaith Alliance, Lanakila Meals on Wheels and ILWU. These petitions will be delivered next week to the legislature.
There remain in the 2010 legislative session two areas of proposed legislation that will significantly improve faculty members’ health care and state revenue collections if passed by the legislature.
Solving State’s Budget Crisis Requires Multi-faceted Solution As with most challenging situations, there are no simple answers. Solving our state’s current budget crisis requires a thoughtful approach that creates the least harm and the most benefit for our community in both the short and long term. That was the consensus of four notable economists who…
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