Tentative Agreement Informational Meetings
Informational meetings have been scheduled.
UHPA Ratification Voting – If You Haven’t Voted Already, Please Vote Now
Bargaining Unit 07 members are able to cast their vote electronically on a password secured site up until 12:01 p.m. on Tuesday, January 26, 2010. Whether you support the tentative agreement or want it rejected, the best interests of the faculty-at-large are served through a high voter turnout.
NEA Haiti Earthquake Recovery
We have all been moved these past few days with images and news of the great devastation of Haiti due to the earthquake. News is still being gathered regarding the situation of the Education International affiliate, Confédération Nationale des Éducateurs d’Haïti (CNEH), its leaders and members. We await word from CNEH’s Jean Lavaud, René Jolibois, and Magalie Dubois, as well as others who make up the CNEH education union family.
Press Release Regarding TRO – January 15, 2010
It is extraordinary that thus far the Circuit Court has not responded to the motion made by UHPA for a Temporary Restraining Order that would have prevented the unilateral 6.667% reduction in the paychecks received by faculty members today.
COME MARCH WITH UHPA! Monday, January 18, 2010, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade & Rally
All UHPA members and guests are encouraged to participate. The parade begins at 9:00 a.m. from Magic Island, Ala Moana Park and will take approximately 90 minutes to walk to Kapiolani Park via Ala Moana Boulevard and Kalakaua Avenue. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at the Ulumau parking lot next to the canoe storage area at the Magic Island end of Ala Moana Park. Assemble and sign in at the UHPA banner. Wear UHPA shirt and/or hat, comfortable shoes and sunscreen and bring water. Stay for the unity rally, entertainment, food booths, community booths, and children's playground at Kapiolani Park Bandstand.
EUTF Dependents Information Correct Secovia Fax Number
Faculty members who are faxing information regarding the Secovia documentation should fax it to 1-866-826-6719. They can be contacted at 1-888-541-8094.
NEWS RELEASE — January 7, 2010
UHPA files motion for temporary restraining order with First Circuit Court to stop UH President M.R.C. Greenwood’s unilateral imposition of faculty salary reductions. UHPA also requests court to demand arbitration and to confirm existing contract remains in effect.
California Governor Proposes Amending Constitution to Bolster Higher Education
The plan would require the state to spend more money on higher education than it does on prisons.
NEWS RELEASE — January 4, 2010
UHPA files class grievance with UH President M.R.C. Greenwood. UHPA cites breach of contract, demands Greenwood retract letter to faculty that unilaterally imposes “Last, Best, Final Offer” by 4 p.m. tomorrow. UHPA demands Greenwood stop implementation of proposed contract changes until arbitration decision.
NEWS RELEASE — January 6, 2010
UHPA requests contract negotiations resume under the auspices of the Federal Mediator with personal participation by UH President M.R.C. Greenwood
