The  new contract between UHPA, the University of Hawaii, and the Governor will be signed on August 3. This will formalize the tentative agreements on all language and EUTF contributions for faculty members. The salary increases now must be requested by the Governor to the Legislature for approval. There are two possible avenues for the funding to be approved: Special session If there is a special legislative session convened it is possible for the legislature to approve the salary increases so that [...]

What now? All language within the newly-ratified collective bargaining agreement will be in effect as of July 1, 2017. The current contract remains in effect until June 30, 2017, 11:59 pm. UHPA was able to ensure that increased employer contributions for EUTF will be funded as of July 1, 2017. When can we expect to get the raise(s) in the agreement? Since the Legislature is not in session there are two possible routes to funding: A special Legislative session is called and [...]

Agreement Reached The UHPA Board of Directors, Governor Ige, UH President David Lassner and the Board of Regents have reached a tentative agreement over the terms of a successor faculty contract effective July 1, 2017 following the expiration of the current contract on June 30, 2017. We Recommend that you Vote In Favor Your Board of Directors unanimously recommends this contract be approved. It is important to ensure faculty members are able to continue to provide the best education for our students [...]

UHPA has sent all members of Bargaining Unit 7 an email with login and password to an electronic ballot to vote on ratification of our tentative agreement.  Check your inbox, subject line: "Reminder to Vote - UHPA Contract Ratification Vote". Your Board of Directors unanimously recommends this contract be approved. It is important to ensure faculty members are able to continue to provide the best education for our students and be assured your rights and compensation are protected for four years. The [...]