Governor Lingle has a “Budget Summit”
On February 4, UHPA participated in a meeting with HGEA, HSTA, and UPW along with legislative leaders convened by Governor Lingle.
Legislative Activity
UHPA and its lobbyist have been following proposed legislation that would negatively impact faculty members and other state employees.
Bargaining Impasse Continues, Settlement Offer Rejected
Since December, UHPA’s Collective Bargaining Committee sought to utilize the mediation process, required by Chapter 89, to settle the current bargaining impasse. In an effort to be responsive to the Governor’s request to settle the contract by accepting a contract identical to the current one, the Bargaining Committee sought authorization from the UHPA Board of Directors to make such a proposal. A caveat was added that if any other public employees reached a settlement that increased salary over the next two years UHPA would be allowed to open up salary negotiations.
Martin Luther King 21st Annual Parade
MONDAY, JANUARY 19, 2009 - The parade begins at 9:00 am and will travel down Kalakaua Avenue from Magic Island and culminates with a post-parade Unity Rally at Kapiolani Park. UHPA members will be marching with other union members and are invited to ride the HGEA buses from Kapiolani Park to Ala Moana Park. The bus pickup is at 7:15 and 7:45 am in front of the Waikiki Shell parking area on Monsarrat Avenue (space is limited). UHPA members should meet from 8:00-8:30 a.m. with the AFL-CIO contingent near the Alu Mau parking lot (across from the Magic Island parking lot). Look for the State AFL-CIO banner.
Personal Financial Counseling Sessions Offered by TIAA-CREF
UHPA members are invited to receive personal financial counseling with a TIAA-CREF consultant. This consultant will be able to answer questions about your financial matters and will be able to assist you in making financial decisions that are right for you. Schedule an appointment today.
January 2009 Board Notes
A summary of the University of Hawaii Professional Assembly (UHPA) Board of Directors January 10, 2009 meeting.
Status of Negotiations as of January 12, 2009
On Monday January 5 a meeting was held with the federal mediator Carol Catanzariti. This initial meeting was designed to discuss what each party desired as outcomes in bargaining.
University of Hawaii Professional Assembly Declares Impasse in Bargaining with Governor, UH President and Board of Regents
Eight months have passed since the UHPA sent contract proposals to the State of Hawaii and the UH Administration. After seven months of negotiations that began in late May 2008, the University of Hawaii Professional Assembly (UHPA), the union that represents 3900 faculty members, has declared an impasse in its bargaining efforts with the Governor,…
Aloha Petroleum Gas Card Program
Aloha Petroleum offers gas savings for UHPA members. Join the UHPA Gas Card Program and save 4 cents per gallon and the registration fee will be waived.
Aloha Petroleum Gas Card Program
Aloha Petroleum offers gas savings for UHPA members. Join the UHPA Gas Card Program and save 4 cents per gallon and the registration fee will be waived.
