July 2020 (Archives)

The current status of your 1.2% pay increase

As a part of the negotiated and agreed to four (4) year Unit 7 collective bargaining agreement for the duration July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2021, UHPA had a reopener to negotiate an additional pay increase effective January 2, 2020 and January 1, 2021, as outlined in Article XXX, Duration of the 2017-2021 Unit 7 UHPA-BOR Agreement, along with the negotiated pay increases of 2% for July 1, 2019 and July 1, 2020.  The 1.2% was a floor, with the potential [...]

2020-07-30T11:55:04-10:00July 30, 2020|Contract negotiations, Financial, Frontpage, Newsletter|

UHPA Announces 2020 Political Endorsements

UHPA’s Political Endorsements for 2020 have been published on our Candidate Endorsements page and we urge all UHPA members to support the relevant candidate in your districts. Why you should support these candidates UHPA has a strong and consistent presence in the State Capitol in the pursuit of issues important to our faculty and defense of the UHPA-BOR Collective Bargaining Agreement. The endorsed candidates are either friends of UHPA or for those not yet holding office, give us the confidence that they [...]

2020-07-30T11:40:20-10:00July 30, 2020|Frontpage, Newsletter, Political|

HomeStreet Bank provides resources for members struggling financially

Our partners at Homestreet just sent us an email the other day that we hope has utility for our members that need help during these trying times: Seeing that Hawaii is experiencing high unemployment due to Covid-19, we thought you may like to have some resources available in the event you have members, or their family members, in need of financial help. These services are offered at no cost to your members, they extend to family members and are offered by phone [...]

2020-08-04T09:58:23-10:00July 28, 2020|COVID19, Frontpage, Membership Benefits, Newsletter|

UHPA Endorses Rep. Lisa Kitagawa, House District 48

UHPA is pleased to continue to endorse Rep. Kitagawa  She remains up-to-date on Labor issues that are before the Hawai‘i Labor Relations Board.  She understands the struggles of protecting Chapter 89 and demonstrates understanding of the issues pertaining to the University of Hawai‘i system confronting the UH faculty we represent.  Rep. Kitagawa's background continues to serve her well as an advocate for UHPA and her community.  We are excited to endorse her.

2021-09-23T12:59:15-10:00July 25, 2020|Archived Endorsements|

UHPA Endorses Rep. Aaron Johanson, House District 31

Rep. Johanson is the Chair of Labor and Public Employment.  UHPA has found a strong advocate in Rep. Johanson.  He not only understands the issues but seeks to work with us in finding solutions.  The work he has advanced on behalf of the faculty demonstrates his understanding of the issues pertaining to the University of Hawai`i system and economic issues confronting UH and the UH faculty that we represent.  We have appreciated working with him over the years and look forward to [...]

2021-09-23T13:00:10-10:00July 25, 2020|Archived Endorsements|

UHPA Endorses Rep. Sylvia Luke, House District 25

Representative Luke is the Chair of the House Finance Committee.  UHPA has been fortunate to have a strong working relationship with Rep. Luke.  Her commitment to ensure the resources needed for faculty to further their work throughout all the campuses is of benefit to all.  Rep. Luke brings a vast array of knowledge and understanding of the issues on economic conditions pertaining to the University.  We look forward to a continuing strong working relationship with Rep. Luke.

2021-09-23T13:00:52-10:00July 25, 2020|Archived Endorsements|

UHPA Endorses Speaker of the House Scott Saiki, House District 26

Speaker of the House Saiki has been busy keeping UHPA informed on the issues before the House over the past two years.  He has continued to engage UHPA in conversations to provide input on important issues that impact faculty.  The work on behalf of the faculty demonstrates his understanding of the issues pertaining to the University of Hawai`i system and economic issues confronting UH and the UH faculty that we represent.  We have appreciated working with him over the years.

2021-09-23T13:01:31-10:00July 25, 2020|Archived Endorsements|

UHPA Endorses Senator Brian Taniguchi, Senate District 11

UHPA is pleased to announce continued support for Senator Brian Taniguchi.  Sen. Taniguchi Chairs the Labor Committe (LCA) and has provided extensive support for UHPA initiatives over the past few years.  We appreciate his open door and open communication policy.  His understanding of the issues challenging UH and his commitment of support is appreciated.  We look forward to more time together.

2021-09-23T13:02:32-10:00July 25, 2020|Archived Endorsements|

UHPA Endorses Senator Gil Keith-Agaran, Senate District 5

UHPA appreciates all the energy and time Senator Keith-Agaran provides in his capacity as Vice Chair of  the Senate Ways and Means Committee.  His efforts to ensure that the resources needed for faculty to further their work throughout the islands is of benefit to all.  Senator Keith-Agaran brings a vast array of knowledge and understanding of the issues pertaining to the University  We appreciated working with the Senator.

2021-09-23T13:03:20-10:00July 25, 2020|Archived Endorsements|
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