2022 (Archives)

2021-2025 Unit 7 Contract Now Available

The 2021-2025 Unit 7 contract has been printed and will be mailed to all UHPA members to their private residences starting next week.  If you donʻt receive your hard copy of the 2021-2025 Unit 7 contract within the next couple of weeks, please contact UHPA at 808-593-2157 (Ext. 221) or email UHPA at feedback@uhpa.org. For UHPA members and non-members, an electronic version of the 2021-2025 Unit 7 contract is now available on the UHPA website with members having access to a searchable [...]

2022-08-26T17:47:11-10:00August 29, 2022|AM Newsflash, Frontpage, Newsletter|

Political Action Fund Objection

The University of Hawaii Professional Assembly (UHPA) has an active Political Endorsement Committee that has participated in state & federal elections through political endorsements, contributions to candidates and independent expenditures on behalf of our endorsed candidates. The UHPA Board of Directors has taken action to allocate from the dues of all UHPA Active members an amount of $5.00 a month to be placed in a Political Action Fund. The Fund will be subject to the accounting requirements and used for purposes consistent [...]

2022-08-15T09:06:37-10:00August 12, 2022|Frontpage, Newsletter, Political, UHPA Organizational|

Get Free Home Buying Content From HomeStreet Bank

      Our UHPA member benefits partner HomeStreet Bank has a message for UHPA members that will give you the knowledge you need and may save you a considerable amount of money if you are buying a home: UHPA Member Saving for Homeownership For most people, buying a home is both an exciting and challenging venture—it is the quintessential American dream. However, because of the high costs involved, saving for home purchase takes commitment, research,and sometimes sacrifice. The button below will [...]

2022-08-12T10:49:36-10:00August 2, 2022|Frontpage, Membership Benefits, Newsletter|

We’re Standing Firm for Sylvia Luke

In the world of Hawai‘i politics, election campaigns are generally civil. However, that rule goes out the window when a candidate is threatened and is at risk of losing. There is a no-holds-bar attack on leading candidates to thwart their progress in the polls. Unfortunately, we see this happening now with TV ads attacking Sylvia Luke, who is leading in the polls for lieutenant governor. It’s not surprising that this type of messaging would emerge in the final weeks leading up to [...]

2022-07-27T17:30:59-10:00July 27, 2022|Evening Newsflash, Newsletter, Political|

When Will You Receive Your Pay Increase and Bonus?

Thanks to the UHPA Negotiating Team, and all of you for your overwhelming support, we're happy to announce when the newly-contracted pay increases and retroactive bonus payments will be referenced in your paychecks. According to UH Administration, all 11-month faculty are tentatively scheduled to receive their 3.72% salary increase on their July 20, 2022 pay date while all 9-month faculty are scheduled to receive their 3.72% increase on their August 20, 2022 pay date. All eligible faculty, including eligible retirees, are tentatively [...]

2022-07-13T09:57:23-10:00July 13, 2022|Contract negotiations, Midday News Flash, Newsletter|

Last Chance to Book the Aulani Resort Special

Rooms Added to A Previously Sold-Out Offer As per previous years, we had a huge response to UHPA's Disney Aulani Weekend offer and it in fact was sold out shortly after our monthly round-up newsletter was sent. We asked the folks at Disney to give us a few extra room nights for those that may have missed the opportunity.  We're happy to announce that as of right now, we're not sold out and you can make a booking. If you missed out, [...]

2022-06-13T16:59:15-10:00June 29, 2022|Frontpage, Membership Benefits, Newsletter|

Recent Supreme Court Rulings: Hard-Hitting Reminders to Vote

The recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings regarding women’s reproductive rights and gun control have stirred a range of emotions across the nation. In a historic and unprecedented decision Roe v. Wade has now been overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court and a woman’s right to seek an abortion is no longer a federal constitutional right. Who would have thought a constitutional right that has existed for women the past 50 years would be immediately swept away? Nothing is Sacrosanct The overturning of [...]

2022-06-24T21:06:39-10:00June 24, 2022|AM Newsflash, Frontpage, Newsletter, Opinion, Political|

Guide To Voting in the 2022 Primary Election

The August 13, 2022 Primary Election will be the second election year Hawai‘i will experience an ALL MAIL-IN Ballot election and same day voter registration.  That said, there are exceptions to every rule.  In order to accommodate the needs of all of Hawai‘i’s people there are Service Centers and Ballot Drop Box locations on every Island.  We have outlined a step-by-step voter information guide for all UHPA members to provide quick access to information, registration forms and contact information to ensure you [...]

2022-06-16T17:47:56-10:00June 16, 2022|Frontpage, Newsletter|

Announcement of New UHPA Faculty Representatives

Effective June 1, 2022 the newly elected UHPA Faculty Representatives will start their three-year terms. They are an important connection between the UHPA leadership and our Active membership. Click here to find the UHPA Faculty Representative representing your department. Unfortunately, only 74 of the 134 available positions are currently filled. If the Faculty Representative position for your department is vacant and you are interested in serving, please send us an email at feedback@uhpa.org. During the first week of June 2022, all current [...]

2022-05-31T06:29:22-10:00May 30, 2022|Frontpage, Newsletter, UHPA Organizational|

Book Now: UHPA’s Disney Aulani Weekend!

Our very popular UHPA Disney Aulani Weekend returns for it's 8th annual event on Oct 28 & 29, 2022.  Don't miss out! UHPA members love the Disney Aulani Resort. If you are an early bird planner, this is your chance to get the best rooms at our heavily discounted rates before they sell out as they do every year. Start Earlier or Stay Later Our special rates are in effect for Oct 28 & 29.  Want to stay longer? You can reserve [...]

2022-05-03T17:04:35-10:00May 16, 2022|Frontpage, Membership Benefits, Newsletter|
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