HB1550 HD2 SD1 Imposes State Income Tax on Rollovers Made by State Employees
The proposed legislation would tax funds rolled from a 403(b) or 457 government retirement plan when used to purchase credits in the State's hybrid plan.
Draft of 2011-2016 Academic Calendar
UHPA has received a draft of the 2011-2016 Academic Calendar for the University of Hawaii. Please submit any comments you may have below by May 6, 2009.
Legislative Alert SB971 SD2 HD1
This bill is in conference committee scheduled for April 24. It is unlikely there will be resolution on this issue.
Notice of Non-Renewal! Important Information
UHPA is concerned about letters or verbal information that faculty members are receiving regarding the non-renewal of their contracts. In some cases there are contractual violations or improper notification. Letters of non-renewal must be specific to the individual faculty member and from an administrator not department chair. It is also unclear whether proper criteria have…
Your Vote is Important!
Active UHPA members at Leeward Community College, Maui Community College, UH-Manoa, and UH-West Oahu who are in the process of voting for new Directors, PLEASE BE SURE TO VOTE. Even if it is not a contested race, the candidate needs to have at least 20 votes or 10% of the constituency to be elected. If your candidate is not voted in, your campus will be without representation.
The Governor Speaks on Wage and Benefit Reductions
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Annual Membership Meeting – April 25, 2009
Notices have been mailed to UHPA members regarding the union's Annual Membership meeting that is scheduled for Saturday, April 25, at 8:30 a.m.
“Bargaining Update” Campus Meeting Schedule
UHPA is conducting a number of campus meetings to engage faculty in a discussion on the status of bargaining and the potential contract expiration. These meetings will address the current environment and the prospects of the next few months. There are significant issues and decisions that faculty members may need to be prepared to address.
An Open Letter to Faculty on Status of Negotiations
Click on the title to view the letter from UHPA Executive Director J. N. Musto.
2009 UHPA Board of Directors’ Election
Nominations for the 2009 UHPA Board of Directors' election is closed and ballots will be mailed around March 30, 2009 to Active Members at Maui CC, Leeward CC, UH-West Oahu, and UH-Manoa. Click on the title for more information.
