UHPA has once again submitted testimony supporting legislation that will recognize civil unions within Hawaii. UHPA has bargained non-discriminatory language seeking to ensure that faculty and their families are afforded economic security without reference to sexual orientation. It is time for all citizens to be afforded equal treatment and be able to enjoy committed relationships free from discrimination.
Please help as we share the strength of support that transportation security officers have by voting for AFGE.
UNITE HERE Local 5 is providing impetus to keep the legislature and public aware of the continuing attacks on unions and the poor funded by corporate interests. The message is to help ensure this does not happen in Hawaii.
The MLK event was a success with 900 attending including UHPA members. (Click on the title to view some photos)
Open enrollment extended again - new deadline is May 21, 2010.
All State employees are eligible to enroll each year in a flexible spending plan that allows the participants to pay for out-of-pocket medical expenses and the cost of dependent child care with “pre-taxed” dollars. Last month notices were sent from the State under its plan called Island Flex announcing an enrollment deadline of April 24th. That…
Lecturers in Bargaining Unit 7 have an opportunity to attend the 23rd Annual Hawaii National Great Teachers Seminar scheduled for August 7-12, 2011 at the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Click on title for more information and related links. UHPA members need to log in with your user name and password to have access to related links.
The Senate Committee on Education's confirmation hearing on the Board of Regents Gubernatorial Nominees will be held on Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at 1:15 p.m. in Room 225.
UHPA women members are invited to attend the 30th Annual Western Regional Summer Institute for Union Women at the Ala Moana Hotel from June 16-20, 2011. The UHPA Board of Directors has approved full funding for ten UHPA members on a first come, first serve basis.
Faculty are encouraged to attend the event honoring Martin Luther King and his fight for economic and social justice. Sponsored by Hawaii labor unions and many non-profit and religious groups, this event will send a strong message to legislators and the Governor that we stand together and promote what is right for our communities. We will advocate for the most vulnerable and those whose rights are being diminished by elected officials. This event is done in conjunction with groups in all 50 states.
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