2011 (Archives)

Senator Jill Tokuda Proposes Incentive-Based Funding for Higher Education without Losing UH Autonomy

When Sen. Jill Tokuda (D) first joined the Hawaii legislature in 2006, making sure there was adequate funding for higher education was a challenge. Looking ahead to the upcoming 2012 legislative session, Sen. Tokuda, who has served as Chair of the Senate Committee on Higher Education since 2009, predicts funding for higher education will continue…

2011-10-18T12:28:00-10:00October 18, 2011|Academic|

Local 5 Members and Supporters to Stage Rally; Boycott Hyatt

Today’s rally from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. is expected to draw hundreds of Local 5 members and community supporters to the steps of the Hyatt Regency Waikiki (Corner of Kalakaua and Uluniu Avenues). The Hyatt Regency Waikiki is one of 17 Hyatt hotels nationwide that is currently under boycott. Today’s protest will be the first major action staged by Local 5 since workers went on strike in September – the longest Local 5 strike since 1990.

2014-07-29T19:29:25-10:00October 7, 2011|UHPA Organizational|

The Hawai‘i Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund (EUTF) Health Care Benefits Open Enrollment

The Hawai‘i Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund (EUTF) health care benefits open enrollment is scheduled for the period October 3, 2011 through October 21, 2011, for coverage effective January 1, 2012. Employees are allowed to make any changes to their plans, coverage and dependents during the open enrollment period. The health coverage will be effective for a period of 18 months (January 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013).

2014-08-08T20:12:04-10:00October 6, 2011|UHPA Organizational|

FREE Event October 13 in Celebration of National Coming Out Day

The event, “Being Out At Work Hawai'i,” will be held Thursday, October 13 (two days after NCOD), 6:30PM, at the offices of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU), Local 142 (451 Atkinson Dr.) in Honolulu. It will feature a showing of the documentary, "Out At Work," followed by a panel discussion with local LGBT workers. Pupus and drinks will be provided; limited free parking is available. The event is sponsored by Pride at Work Hawai'i.

2011-09-19T11:52:00-10:00September 19, 2011|UHPA Organizational|

FREE Event October 13 in Celebration of National Coming Out Day

The event, “Being Out At Work Hawai'i,” will be held Thursday, October 13 (two days after NCOD), 6:30PM, at the offices of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU), Local 142 (451 Atkinson Dr.) in Honolulu. It will feature a showing of the documentary, "Out At Work," followed by a panel discussion with local LGBT workers. Pupus and drinks will be provided; limited free parking is available. The event is sponsored by Pride at Work Hawai'i.

2011-09-19T11:52:00-10:00September 19, 2011|UHPA Organizational|

Show Your Support for Striking Local 5 Hyatt Waikiki Workers

In a show of community support and union solidarity, H.E.R.E. Local 5 is organizing a mass picket on Saturday, September 10 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Wear your UHPA shirt and march in solidarity with Hyatt workers. If you cannot attend Saturday’s rally, your support will be gratefully appreciated anytime this week. Picketing will continue 24/7 until midnight Wednesday, September 14 with special surges in picketing planned for 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. each day.

2014-07-29T19:29:29-10:00September 19, 2011|UHPA Organizational|

HLRB Member Sesnita Moepono Remarks Upon Recusing Herself from the Hawaii Labor Relations Board

Sesnita Moepono, the management representative on the Hawaii Labor Relations Board, recused herself from participating in the HSTA case after the Ethics Commission found a conflict due to her spouse being an HSTA member. Her comments are a measure of the issues and emotions the HSTA prohibited practice case and accompanying charges has generated.

2014-07-29T19:29:29-10:00August 25, 2011|System Policy|
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