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UHPA’s Series of Requests to Meet Repeatedly Ignored; Prohibited Practice Complaint Filed

NEWS RELEASE Date: August 6, 2018 Contact: Kris Hanselman Executive Director (808) 593-2157 kris@uhpa.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Gov. David Ige and State Comptroller’s Inattention to University of Hawaii Professional Assembly and U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Result in Inaccurate Payroll Deductions for UH Faculty UHPA’s Series of Requests to Meet Repeatedly Ignored; UHPA Files Prohibited Practice Complaint with Hawaii Labor Relations Board The University of Hawaii Professional Assembly (UHPA), the union that represents UH faculty, filed a prohibited practice complaint against the governor [...]

Web RV Editor2018-08-20T15:28:44-10:00August 6, 2018|Frontpage, Legal Judicial|

DISASTER RESOURCES

Senator Hirono compiled information on federal resources for Hawaii families impacted by natural disasters. Please share with any members, family or friends who are affected. https://www.hirono.senate.gov/news/hirono-headlines/federal-resources-for-hawaii-families-impacted-by-natural-disasters

Web RV Editor2018-05-29T10:29:39-10:00May 10, 2018|Frontpage, Newsletter|

EUTF Health Premium Rates Revised Effective July 1, 2018

The Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund (EUTF) Premium Rates will be revised effective July 1, 2018, due to the recent waiver by Congress of the ACA insurer fee for calendar 2019. The Open Enrollment period for active members to make changes to their current health plan coverage is from April 2 - 30, 2018. Please visit the EUTF website for more information.

Web RV Editor2018-03-23T12:31:17-10:00March 23, 2018|ERS/EUTF, Frontpage, Newsletter|

26th Annual National Association of Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive

Please support this year's National Association of Letter Carriers' Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive which is on Saturday, May 12, 2018. The nation's largest single-day food drive to help feed needy families and children. This union driven humanitarian effort helps to ensure our local food banks have enough supplies to meet the need of every child who is lacking a nutritional meal. During the first two weeks of May, Letter Carriers will place blue collection bags sponsored by the Hawaii State AFL-CIO, [...]

Web RV Editor2018-03-14T13:20:51-10:00March 14, 2018|Frontpage, Newsletter|

Independent News Network Article – Union Advantage

As the Institute for Women’s Policy Research reports, women with union representation earn 30 percent more than their non-union sisters. See the Union Advantage for Women Report

Web RV Editor2018-03-14T12:34:20-10:00March 14, 2018|Frontpage, Newsletter|

2018 Hawaii State AFL-CIO Scholarships

Thanks to American Income Life (AIL) for their generous donation of $3,000 for the 2018 Hawaii State AFL-CIO scholarships. There will be three scholarships awarded in the amount of $1,000 each. High school students planning to attend post-high school study on a full-time basis will be considered for the three scholarships. Please see the details and the criteria below that will be used in determining the winners. ____________ The Hawaii State AFL-CIO has established scholarships that will be awarded to students who [...]

Web RV Editor2018-04-24T09:13:33-10:00February 23, 2018|Academic, Frontpage|

Retroactive dues fix coming in Jan 5th paycheck

UHPA discovered that the University failed to deduct the appropriate dues from the retroactive paychecks issued on December 5, 2017. As a consequence of this administrative oversight, UHPA notified the University. The University has responded that faculty members will see a slightly higher deduction of dues in the January 5th payroll. The University has assured UHPA that they will be notifying all faculty members of this event in order to prevent any surprises. ________ Below is a copy of the University's notice [...]

Web RV Editor2017-12-27T17:25:40-10:00December 7, 2017|Financial, Frontpage, Newsletter, UHPA Organizational|

Identity Theft Restoration Benefit for UHPA Members

As a member benefit, UHPA provides identity theft restoration coverage through ID Experts for all members—at no cost! No registration is required. If you become a victim of identity theft, simply email UHPA at feedback@uhpa.org or call the UHPA office at (808)593-2157. We will assist you in starting your recovery process by contacting ID Experts for you. A recovery advocate will be assigned to your case and will contact you typically within one (1) business day. The information below is needed in [...]

Web RV Editor2017-11-28T18:00:37-10:00November 27, 2017|Frontpage, Membership Benefits, Newsletter|

UHPA Contract Funded by Legislature

On September 1, 2017 the Legislature approved the salary appropriations for the UHPA contract for 2017 and 2018. The bill now goes to the Governor for his signature. He is expected to sign. Today’s information indicates that back pay will not be received in the October 5 payroll. It may be late October or November depending on the mechanics of the retroactive calculations. A more accurate date will be known in the next couple of weeks. And for the future... the Hawaii [...]

Web RV Editor2017-09-01T16:08:46-10:00September 1, 2017|Chapter 89, Frontpage, Legislative News, UHPA Organizational|

UHPA Seeks to Allow Legislature to Appropriate Salary Funds during a Special Legislative Session

UHPA filed a request that the Hawaii Labor Relations Board rule on whether the Legislature may appropriate funds for a collective bargaining agreement during a Special Legislative Session. Over the course of this month, it became clear that there were issues being raised by the Governor’s office and the Speaker of the House that the collective bargaining law, Chapter 89, might not allow an appropriation be made during a Special Legislative Session. To be clear neither the Governor’s Chief of Staff nor [...]

Web RV Editor2017-08-28T10:33:17-10:00August 21, 2017|Frontpage, Legislative, Legislative News, Newsletter, UHPA Organizational|

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