July 2020 (Archives)

UHPA Endorses Patrick Branco, House District 50

UHPA is pleased to endorse newcomer Patrick Branco for House District 50.  Patrick graduated from Kamehameha Schools, received a full scholarship to Hawai‘i Pacific University and went on to receive his Master’s degree from John’s Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies in Washington, DC.  Patrick earned fellowships at the US Embassy of the Republic of Korea and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.  He has served in the U.S. Foreign Service.  The PEC felt strongly that Patrick understood our issues, the economic difficulties [...]

2021-09-23T13:05:00-10:00July 25, 2020|Archived Endorsements|

UHPA Endorses Michael Chapman, House District 45

UHPA endorses another newcomer to the legislative process, Michael Chapman, House District 45.  Michael has an extensive background in the legislative process.  He began his political interest during his internship in Washington, DC and brought that knowledge home to work in the State Capitol with the Ways and Means Committee Chair.   Michael received his degree from Georgetown after graduating from Leilehua High School.  The PEC was pleased with his understanding of our issues.  We also felt that his background would serve [...]

2021-09-23T13:05:49-10:00July 25, 2020|Archived Endorsements|

UHPA Endorses Donovan Dela Cruz, Senate District 22

UHPA is pleased to announce continued support for Senator Donovan Dela Cruz.  Sen. Dela Cruz Chairs the Ways and Means Committee, the work he has accomplished 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 appreciated working with Senator Dela Cruz.

2021-09-23T13:06:30-10:00July 25, 2020|Archived Endorsements|

UHPA Endorses Trish La Chica, House District 36

Trish La Chica is another newcomer to the Legislature and UHPA is pleased to endorse her.  Although new to the elected side of the legislative process, Trish has been following closely the issues unfolding at the legislature as a community advocate for public health.   Trish’s time advocating has provided her with insight to the legislative process.  Trish’s background will serve her well as an advocate for UHPA and her community.  We are excited to endorse Trish for House District 36.

2021-09-23T13:07:11-10:00July 25, 2020|Archived Endorsements|

UHPA Endorses Derek Turbin, House District 20

UHPA is pleased to endorse Derek Turbin for House District 20 previously held by Representative Calvin Say.   The seat is now vacant and there are four candidates vying to represent House District 20.  UHPA PEC had an opportunity to interview three of the four and narrowed from four down to two, Derek was the PEC choice! He is actively involved in the community; striving to know the issues.  The PEC also felt he understood the issue confronting UH faculty and  would [...]

2020-10-02T19:56:37-10:00July 25, 2020|Newsletter|

UHPA Endorses Rep. Stacelynn Eli, House District 43

UHPA is pleased to endorse Rep. Eli.  She served as the Vice Chair of Labor this past session and demonstrated strong support for the issues important to UHPA.  The work she supported on behalf of the faculty demonstrated her 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 her over the years and look forward to many more.

2021-09-23T13:08:02-10:00July 25, 2020|Archived Endorsements|

Your voice made the difference at Thurday’s BOR meeting

Our Collaborative Effort Made a Difference: BOR Votes to Defer Premature Resolution At yesterday’s July 16th  Board of Regents meeting, UHPA and UH faculty successfully sent a strong message to Regent Chair Benjamin Kudo that struck a chord with the Regents.   Through the collaborative efforts of UHPA, HGEA, Academic Labor United, and UH faculty and students, we made Chair Kudo stop in his tracks. We collectively presented a strong, unified voice to defend the University and forestall a requirement by the UH [...]

Whatever Happened to Respect and Acting in Good Faith?

The University of Hawaii Professional Assembly (UHPA) takes umbrage at Board of Regents Chair Ben Kudo’s resolution that would authorize the UH administration “to utilize whatever available means it has to reduce the operating costs and expenses of the University, including but not limited to, reduction-in-force, furloughs, retrenchment, freeze or reduction in remuneration, etc.” to address the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. This Thursday, July 16, Board of Regents are expected to vote to adopt the resolution and approve an accompanying [...]

2020-07-31T11:50:28-10:00July 13, 2020|Commentary, Contract negotiations, Frontpage|
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