July 2009 (Archives)

UHPA URGES EUTF TO CHANGE PRESCRIPTION DRUG PROGRAM

On Wednesday, July 15th, UHPA Executive Director J. N. Musto made a formal presentation to the Trustees of the public employees’ health fund trust urging them to change the contract with InformedRx that requires all “maintenance drugs” to be purchased through a Florida based mail order house.

2009-07-16T16:55:00-10:00July 16, 2009|Fringe Benefits|

New UH President Will Attend July BOR Meeting

The new UH President, M. R. C. Greenwood, will be attending the July 23rd Board of Regents meeting. Her first day as President will be August 20, 2009. From August 1st through August 20th Vice-President Linda Johnsrud will be appointed as Interim President.

2014-07-29T19:29:48-10:00July 10, 2009|Campus Specific|

UHPA Seeks Contract Extension

The University of Hawaii has denied the UHPA grievance seeking the continual of the collective bargaining agreement as provided in Article XXX, Duration. The contract shall “remain in effect to and including June 30, 2009.

2009-07-01T17:11:00-10:00July 1, 2009|Campus Specific|

UNITED WE STAND—UHPA’S VOICE IS HEARD

UHPA faculty joined with thousands of other state employees to demand they be treated fairly and with respect. The message sent to the Governor and Legislature is that both have a responsibility to ensure that the burden of Hawaii’s fiscal crisis is not borne by employees.

2014-07-29T19:29:46-10:00July 1, 2009|UHPA Organizational|

EUTF Board Has Approved the Extension of the Current Health Benefit Plans with the Same Revised Rates (as July and August) through September 30, 2009

The EUTF has attempted to save $11 million by switching the drug rider coverage to a company called informedRx, for maintenance drugs, e.g., high blood pressure.  This change has created a number of questions concerning both coverage and maintenance of coordination of benefits with HMSA affecting co-pays.  The EUTF has scheduled a series of meetings…

2009-07-01T12:14:00-10:00July 1, 2009|Legislative|

Action Alert!

Labor’s UNITY RALLY scheduled for June 30th on Oahu and the Big Island. Click on the title for more information and for parking and shuttle service on Oahu.

2009-07-01T10:48:00-10:00July 1, 2009|Political|
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