February 2009 (Archives)

Join in the Celebration of the Life of Ah Quon McElrath

Ah Quon McElrath was a remarkable woman who made such a difference in our community; therefore, ILWU Local 142 invites you to join them in remembering and celebrating her Life. Visitation will be from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 28, 2009, at the ILWU's Union Hall (451 Atkinson Drive).

2014-07-29T19:29:48-10:00February 27, 2009|Political|

EUTF Needs to Hear From You

The EUTF Board is meeting tomorrow, Wednesday, February 25th. The Board is split evenly between labor and management. It is important that the Employer’s (management) representatives hear from faculty members about the need to maintain health benefits at their current levels.

2014-07-29T19:29:53-10:00February 24, 2009|Newsletter|

LEGISLATIVE ALERT #2

Thanks to all faculty that were so responsive on short notice to our first Legislative Alert. The bills that UHPA members so eloquently addressed on retirement were killed. Furloughs did not make it out of Committee meaning that it's unlikely to move forward. HB 1725 prohibiting EUTF from providing a prescription drug plan will be heard on Tuesday (see below). There was an intense outcry from employees and other state agencies about the impact on employees, their families and the economy if these proposals were implemented.

2009-02-13T15:58:00-10:00February 13, 2009|Legal Judicial|

2009 UHPA Board of Directors’ Election

The Nominations and Elections Committee has prepared the following slate of candidates to fill vacating positions on the UHPA Board of Directors. The committee will be accepting further nominations by petition until February 24, 2009, after which nominations will be completed. The 2009 UHPA Board of Directors election will be conducted between April 1 and April 17, 2009 by mail ballot.

2014-07-29T19:29:37-10:00February 6, 2009|Campus Specific|

UHPA to Labor Board: Mediation Has Failed

This week, UHPA notified the Hawaii Labor Relations Board that attempts to reach a contract settlement through mediation has failed. This notification is required on the 50th day of impasse where there is no resolution leading to a settlement. Throughout mediation, Federal Mediator Carol Catanzariti worked hard to move the parties toward settlement.

2009-02-06T13:11:00-10:00February 6, 2009|Campus Specific|

Legislative Activity

UHPA and its lobbyist have been following proposed legislation that would negatively impact faculty members and other state employees.

2009-02-06T13:04:00-10:00February 6, 2009|Political|
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