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The Governor’s NEW Offer and your shrinking salary

On Monday, January 23, 2017, the UHPA negotiating team met with the employer once again and received a NEW offer from the Governor...a 1% lump sum payment for the first year, a 1% lump sum payment for the second year, and a flat rate for EUTF contributions despite increasing healthcare costs. As a result, most of you will see your paychecks shrink. Once again, the Governor’s representative was unable to answer any questions regarding the impact of the proposal on our members [...]

UHPA2017-01-26T10:13:44-10:00January 25, 2017|Contract negotiations, Frontpage|

New Faculty Rights! Your Letter of Hire Enforceable through the Collective Bargaining Agreement

On January 24, 2017 UHPA and UH concluded a Memorandum of Understanding on Letters of Hire. This was 16 months in the making and provides that items that are bargainable contained within a letter of hire can be enforced through the grievance procedure, including arbitration. Key Provisions All Unit 7 members must receive a written letter of hire. Letters of Hire shall contain all terms and conditions of employment offered and accepted by the faculty member. No undocumented promise is enforceable. All [...]

UHPA2018-05-21T15:02:16-10:00January 25, 2017|Frontpage, System Policy, UH Administration|

Letters of Hire Actually Mean Something Now and the Promise of an MRI is Achieved

Dr. Bennett wins! Dr. Kevin Bennett, whose fight to enforce his letter of hire included a grievance, an HLRB case, an agency appeal to Circuit Court, and the possibility of a new lawsuit in Circuit Court, has resulted in a robust settlement. The University will provide the MRI System and a functional laboratory that will allow the Dr. Bennett to continue his research and expand that which can occur in Hawaii. Dispute over Letter of Hire promises Dr. Bennetts was recruited to [...]

UHPA2021-06-03T15:50:09-10:00January 25, 2017|Frontpage, System Policy, UH Administration|

Grievance Settlement Brings $150,000 in Research Funds for Dr. Kathleen Cole

It took 15 months but starting January 1, 2017 Dr. Kathleen Cole received the settlement to her grievance based on her improper removal as Biology Department chair in September 2015. UHPA represented Dr. Cole through both a prohibited practice and a grievance. These actions were based upon facts which indicated her advocacy for faculty member, Dr. Kevin Bennett whose letter of hire was not honored, contributed to her removal as department chair. With the dismissal of Dr. Cole in September 2015, the [...]

UHPA2017-01-25T17:41:28-10:00January 25, 2017|Frontpage, UH Administration|

Federal Restrictions on Travel to Conferences and Meetings in Hawaii Eliminated

Senator Schatz has prevailed in adjusting the Federal OMB guidelines to ensure that faculty members are able to travel more freely and to conduct meetings and conferences on the islands. This should help eliminate the barriers for many faculty members that impeded collaboration.

Web RV Editor2016-12-13T08:53:08-10:00December 13, 2016|Frontpage, Legislative News, Newsletter|

2017 Senate Committee Chairs and Vice Chairs Announced

UHPA has published the most recent 2017 Senate Committee Chair and Vice Chair assignments within our Legislative Action Center Show Senate Committee Assignments Now

Sarah Beamer2018-06-13T13:17:12-10:00December 1, 2016|Frontpage, Legislative, Legislative News, Newsletter|

Governor says no salary increase for faculty

On October 31 UHPA and UH engaged in negotiations on a successor contract. The Governor presented his “apparent” opening offer of a 0% salary increase the first year of the new contract, a 0% increase in the second year, and an EUTF flat rate that will not increase with rising premium costs by the health insurance carriers.This is a significant change from the current practice of the employers’ contribution being established through a % of the total premium cost. The Governor’s proposal [...]

UHPA2016-11-29T21:54:54-10:00November 28, 2016|Contract negotiations, Frontpage, Newsletter|

How the Governor’s EUTF offer may affect you

The True Impact of the Governor’s Offer State law does not allow UHPA or any bargaining unit to negotiate health plan benefits or health plan offerings. The plan benefits and offerings are determined by the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund (EUTF), which includes 5 representatives from the employer, and 5 representatives from labor, one of which represents the retirees. UHPA and all bargaining units can only negotiate the amount of health care premiums paid by the employer. The Governor’s opening [...]

UHPA2016-11-29T21:54:36-10:00November 27, 2016|Contract negotiations, Frontpage, Newsletter|

Members saved thousands on their mortgages

We're happy to report that for the last quarter, UHPA members processed 4 loans (one of which was a first-time buyer) and saved an average of $1,333 on each of their mortgages. That brings the total amount of savings for UHPA members to $138,000 on this program. It has been reported that interest rates may be going up soon, your mortgage payment may never be as low as it could be right now. Learn more about the UHPA special rate with [...]

UHPA2018-05-21T15:02:17-10:00November 23, 2016|Frontpage, Newsletter|

2017 House Committee Chairs and Vice Chairs Announced

UHPA has published the most recent 2017 House Committee Chairs and Vice Chair assignments within our Legislative Action center. Show House Committee Assignments now

Sarah Beamer2018-06-13T10:46:42-10:00November 23, 2016|Frontpage, Legislative, Legislative News, Newsletter|

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