About UHPA
The University of Hawaii Professional Assembly (UHPA) has been the exclusive bargaining agent for all faculty members of the University of Hawaii system since November 1, 1974. The union’s primary duties and responsibilities include collective bargaining, maintenance of rights, and legislative and government relations.
UHPA is governed by faculty, for faculty. Our 26-member Board of Directors, elected by members across all 10 UH campuses, holds full fiscal authority and directs union actions. Members directly shape union policy through committees, while over 100 elected Faculty Representatives ensure campus colleagues directly inform union priorities.
Membership in UHPA is open to all faculty members (appointed half-time or more) on any of the 10 campuses of the University of Hawaii system:
- University of Hawaii-Manoa
- University of Hawaii-Hilo
- University of Hawaii-Maui College
- University of Hawaii-West Oahu
- Hawaii Community College
- Honolulu Community College
- Kapiolani Community College
- Kauai Community College
- Leeward Community College
- Windward Community College