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UH and UHPA Reach Settlement of the HLRB Prohibited Practice Charge

This resolves disputes over the exclusivity of UHPA's representation rights, and specifically establishes a process to address the policy issues related to the 5-year faculty evaluations, campus smoking policies, and it also sets the framework for consultation with UHPA and the administration, while including participation of the Faculty Senates in formulating spheres of influence in academic matters.

2014-07-29T19:29:34-10:00May 13, 2014|Legal Judicial|

UHPA and UH to Bargain on No Smoking and Tobacco-Free Campus Policies

UHPA received notice from UH President Lassner that the Univeristy would engage in negotiations on No Smoking and Tobacco-Free Campus Policies. The administration is reviewing the impact and details of the various policies so that appropriate discussions of this system wide issue may proceed. In preparation for negotiations UH has suspended implementation or enforcement of policies at UH Manoa, Kapiolani Community College and Maui College.

2014-07-29T19:29:36-10:00March 3, 2014|Legal Judicial|

It’s Not About Smoking!

UHPA does not support or encourage the use of tobacco products or smoking. The prohibited practice is about the Employer's failure to negotiate with UHPA over a number of employment related issues including faculty evaluation and the failure to change the Board of Regent's system policy on smoking without consultation and negotiations with the union. The HLRB dismissed the UH Manoa administration's motion to dismiss the complaint and a hearing is set on the merits of their failure to negotiate for May 28, 2014.

2014-07-29T19:29:32-10:00February 6, 2014|Legal Judicial|

Workplace Time to Express Milk

Under the Hawai‘i Employment Practices Law (Act 249, 2013 regular session), a state law was recently passed that requires employers to provide employees a reasonable break time to express milk at the workplace in a location other than the restroom that is shielded from view and free from intrusion from coworkers and the public for one year after the child’s birth. The law became effective July 1, 2013 and requires a notice to be placed in a prominent location that can be readily seen by employees.

2013-08-22T09:13:00-10:00August 22, 2013|Legal Judicial|

Jim Donovan Letter Raises Concerns About UH Stevie Wonder Concert Investigation

Yesterday, a letter from Jim Donovan’s attorney was released which casts doubts on the actions taken by the UH President and Board of Regents and the completeness of the investigation. The issues raised in the letter that the UH failure resides within the offices of General Counsel Darolyn Lendio and VP-Adminstration Howard Todo, has not been addressed adequately. UHPA is very concerned that the decisions made by President Greenwood and the Board of Regents, including the transfer of Mr. Donovan to another job will encourage legislative scrutiny of all UH funding creating significant uncertainty for our students and faculty. This situation is a grave distraction illustrating a failure to assert responsibility and leadership at the highest levels at UH.

2012-08-24T17:01:00-10:00August 24, 2012|Legal Judicial|

Governor Appoints Retired LCC Faculty Member as an EUTF Trustee

Upon the recommendation of public sector unions, Professor Linda Currivan was appointed by the Governor. Professor Currivan retired in June after 28 years of service at Leeward Community College. In addition to her other duties, Professor Currivan was the Director for Developmental Education in the Division of Language Arts. Professor Currivan was also active in UHPA, having served on the Board of Directors, as a Faculty Representative, the strike coordinator for the LCC campus in 2001, and being active member on the UHPA Negotiating Team leading to the talks to changes in the teaching workload language of the UHPA/BOR Agreement. Professor Currivan will serve a three year term.

2012-07-10T17:21:00-10:00July 10, 2012|Legal Judicial|
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