The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Hawaii has a tool kit that provides information that relate to the laws regarding free speech demonstrations. To view the tool kit, go to: http://acluhi.org/know-your-rights/demonstrating-at-apec/.

This morning HGEA members received communications from Executive Director Randy Perreira regarding the Hawaii Labor Relations Board activities with HSTA. Within minutes of its release the press had copies. UHPA is releasing this to UHPA members with the permission of HGEA.

This morning HGEA members received communications from Executive Director Randy Perreira regarding the Hawaii Labor Relations Board activities with HSTA. Within minutes of its release the press had copies. UHPA is releasing this to UHPA members with the permission of HGEA.

UPDATE - HLRB heard UHPA's petition to intervene in the HSTA PP and ruled, over the objection of HSTA that UHPA has substantial interest in the case and is now a party to it.

Pride At Work Hawaii, an affiliate of the Hawaii State AFL-CIO, is proud to present a three-hour, interactive LGBT labor leadership workshop on Kauai on Saturday, August 27, 2011, from 9:00 a.m. to noon.

Adult dependent children up to age 26 may now receive medical and prescription drug plans even if they are employed with benefits.

UH continues to delay addressing the numerous data breaches affecting students, employees and the public. This week UH indicated it would proceed with litigation.

Pursuant to the Settlement Agreement referenced in Order No. 2780, Case No. CE-07-708, of the State of Hawaii, Hawaii Labor Relations Board, In the Matter of UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII PROFESSIONAL ASSEMBLY. Complainant, and BOARD OF REGENTS, University of Hawaii, State of Hawaii, Respondent, the following posting has been issued: (Click on the title to view the posting)

The Board of Regents is ordered to cease and desist from discriminating against employees for engaging in union activity.

An arbitrator recently determined UH administrators clearly discriminated against faculty member Vickery Lebbin, a librarian with Hamilton Library at UH-Manoa, by denying her a promotion for being involved with union activity. She was the only applicant out of 114 who did not receive a promotion in 2009. Retired Judge Victoria S. Marks, who served as the arbitrator, determined that discrimination had occurred in the Tenure and Promotion process.