Mazie Hirono has been a strong supporter of universities, faculty and students in the U.S. House of Representatives and is committed to continuing this fight in the U.S Senate. She has been an advocate of the federal government’s role in supporting education, particularly higher education.

Testimony

Over the past few weeks, you may have seen UHPA’s commercials endorsing Ed Case for U.S. Senate on TV or hear them on the radio. In the coming weeks, neighbor island faculty will also hear radio commercials endorsing Mufi Hannemann for the U.S. House of Representatives.

As the Spring 2012 semester comes to a close, you may have many urgent loose ends to tie up before you enjoy your summer. This year, there are many important elections whose outcomes can affect faculty and the rest of our state. Please make registering to vote in this year’s Primary and General Elections a priority. If you have already registered, consider signing up as a permanent absentee voter. It’s a convenient way to vote by mail, especially for faculty who may be too busy to get to the polls.

The University of Hawaii has settled several lawsuits regarding possible data breaches at the University. Faculty members have received a notice of settlement. We have been briefed by the attorneys on the settlement and we believe this is a good result. There is no need to call the court.

Information to eligible employees.

Executive Director J.N. Musto has submitted testimony opposing HB 1668 and SB 2993, which proposes to eliminate tenure for Bargaining Units 5 and 6.

Your testimony opposing House Bill 1668 is needed. There will be a joint hearing at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 1, at the State Capitol Room 309 with members of the House Committee on Education and the Committee on Labor and Public Employment. House Bill 1668 proposes to eliminate tenure for Bargaining Units 5 and 6, which could pose a real threat for higher education. Read more....

Senate Committees will also be considering Senate Bill 2993 that proposes to eliminate tenure for Bargaining Units 5 and 6 at 2:15 p.m. on Friday, February 3 in State Capitol Room 225. We urge you to submit your testimonies against Senate Bill 2993 and House Bill 1668. Read more....

Senate Committees will also be considering Senate Bill 2993 that proposes to eliminate tenure for Bargaining Units 5 and 6 at 2:15 p.m. on Friday, February 3 in State Capitol Room 225. We urge you to submit your testimonies against Senate Bill 2993 and House Bill 1668. Read more....