Human Rights Day
This event is set for Friday, March 4, 2011, at the State Capitol.
Your Voice is Needed in Wisconsin – Support the Right to Collective Bargaining
You can make your voice heard by signing a petition supporting public employees, including faculty, in Wisconsin. Wisconsin may be in the forefront but Ohio is right behind with Republican governors and legislators seeking to repeal collective bargaining for state employees. Many Wisconsin faculty are covered by collective bargaining agreements that will be canceled if the Governor of Wisconsin is successful in repealing collective bargaining.
Behind the Right-Wing Attacks on Collective Bargaining
Online piece posted by NEA Interactive Media Editor Cindy Long regarding the attack on collective bargaining.
The Hawaii Labor Relations Board Issues a Cease and Desist Order in Union Discrimination Case
The Board of Regents is ordered to cease and desist from discriminating against employees for engaging in union activity.
UHPA Wins Unprecedented Case Involving Discrimination Against UH Faculty Member for Involvement in Union Activity
An arbitrator recently determined UH administrators clearly discriminated against faculty member Vickery Lebbin, a librarian with Hamilton Library at UH-Manoa, by denying her a promotion for being involved with union activity. She was the only applicant out of 114 who did not receive a promotion in 2009. Retired Judge Victoria S. Marks, who served as the arbitrator, determined that discrimination had occurred in the Tenure and Promotion process.
UH Scholarship for Dependents of Members of BU 07 For 2011-2012
Faculty who are members of BU 07 and whose dependent children are continuing or incoming undergraduate, classified students are eligible to apply for this scholarship benefit. The maximum award is equal to one-half the cost of tuition at the campus(es) at which the student is registered or plans to register, as indicated on the scholarship application.
UHPA’s Board of Directors Respond to Data Breach
A letter dated February 16, 2011, was sent to UH President M.R.C. Greenwood.
John Radcliffe’s Legislative Report to UHPA Faculty Representatives
UHPA’s lobbyist presents an unvarnished view of the state programs and finances.
UHPA Legislation Action Needed by Sunday January 30th 4 pm
Issue: SB 1162 Security Breaches of Personal Information
Governor Neil Abercrombie’s State of the State Address
Gov. Neil Abercrombie's State of the State Address, given on January 24, 2011 in the House Chamber of the Hawaii State Capitol.
