Monday Report (Archives)

Contract Successor Agreement Terms Published

2021-2023 Unit 7 Successor Agreement Negotiated Changes Published The approved changes to the Unit 7 successor agreement and the terms agreed upon by the parties that will be incorporated into the 2021-2023 Unit 7 UHPA/BOR Agreement can be found on the UHPA website on the 2021-2023 Tentative Agreement page. Contract Printing of Full Agreement Underway UHPA, UH, and the Governor are now in the process of finalizing the changes to produce a formally executed successor agreement in full. Once the changes have [...]

2021-07-12T07:45:29-10:00July 12, 2021|Contract negotiations, Frontpage, Monday Report|

Lynne Wilkens Endorsed by Hawaii Fire Fighters Association for ERS Board

UHPA was copied on the below letter from the President of the Hawaii Fire Fighters Association endorsing Lynne Wilkens for the  Employees' Retirement System Board of Trustees, and we could not be happier.   Please support Lynne in the upcoming ERS Board Trustee Election. Dear Dr. Wilkens, On behalf of the Hawaii Fire Fighters Association's (HFFA) Executive Board, I am pleased to share HFFA's endorsement of your candidacy for Trustee of the State of Hawaii's Employees' Retirement System. Your professional qualification, experience within [...]

2021-07-06T08:33:37-10:00July 2, 2021|ERS/EUTF, Frontpage, Monday Report|

Gov Ige Vetoes Harmful Bills

Reason Prevails! Gov. David Ige Vetoes Legislative Bills Designed to Harm UH It was a tumultuous year for everyone in 2020. The pandemic created a significant budget shortfall that required a closer look at ways to significantly reduce costs. Unfortunately, this resulted in legislative bills that were hastily approved to check the box of reducing the state’s expenses. Some of these bills were ill conceived and would have severe, lasting negative ramifications for the University of Hawaii and for our state. The [...]

2022-01-28T18:05:48-10:00June 28, 2021|Frontpage, Legislative, Legislative News, Monday Report|

UHPA Endorses Lynne Wilkens for ERS Board

Lynne Wilkens Fully endorsed by UHPA Lynne Wilkens has all of the right qualities to serve in the Teacher Seat for the State of Hawai‘i Employees’ Retirement System. She has served in leadership roles with the University of Hawai‘i Cancer Center for the past 33 years and successfully led UHPA through difficult challenges. Over a five-year period, she tirelessly served as a Negotiating Team Member, Treasurer, and Board President. Your vote for Lynne will make sure the concerns of Hawai‘i’s employees are [...]

2021-06-25T15:08:47-10:00June 28, 2021|ERS/EUTF, Frontpage, Monday Report|

Rooms Added to Aulani – Last Chance to Book

Update: a few more rooms have been added!  This event was sold out but we were able to work with the folks at Aulani to give you one last chance to make a reservation. UHPA is happy to announce our 7th annual UHPA Aulani Resort member-only benefit.  Stay at Disney's Aulani Resort on 10/29 and/or 10/30 at a discounted rate.  Make your reservations now as this offer only comes once a year, we have limited availability and previous years have sold out. [...]

2021-06-17T11:29:33-10:00June 17, 2021|Frontpage, Membership Benefits, Monday Report|

UHPA Faculty Serves Hawai’i’s Communities Through Suicide Prevention

Submitted Nomination of UHPA Faculty Demonstrating our Principles in Action:   Nominee nameDeborah A. Goebert and Jeanelle J. Sugimoto-MatsudaNominee Campus, DeptManoa, Dept of Psychiatry & Office of Public Health StudiesWhich of the principles does your submission best demonstrate?Serving the CommunityWhy is this faculty member worthy of your nomination?Dr. Deborah Goebert and Dr. Jeanelle Sugimoto-Matsuda have provided critically important community service in the areas of suicide prevention and mental health. Dr. Goebert is a Professor, Associate Director of Research, and Director of Resident [...]

2021-06-14T11:24:18-10:00June 14, 2021|Frontpage, Monday Report, Principles|

HMSA video: Talk to your PCP

We are passing on a message from HMSA below with minimal editing: EUTF Actives Open Enrollment has just ended, and it’s a perfect time for your membership to gear up for the new plan year. Plan selections have been made, but what’s next? Part of being healthy means seeing a PCP for regular check-ups and screenings. We created another video for your membership on Talking to Your PCP. To encourage our members to take control of their own health and well-being, the [...]

2021-06-08T17:22:47-10:00June 14, 2021|ERS/EUTF, Frontpage, Monday Report|

HLRB Refuses to Order – Allows UHPA to Challenge in Court

Refuse to rule for good cause and lack of jurisdiction On Thursday, June 10, 2021, the Hawaii Labor Relations Board (HLRB) issued an order no. 3764 over UHPA’s Petition for Declaratory Ruling in Case No. 21-DR-07-177.  Essentially, the Board refused to issue any ruling over UHPA’s three (3) questions presented to the Board for good cause and lack of jurisdiction. Constitutional issues not within Board’s authority UHPA questioned the following in its Petition for Declaratory Ruling: Whether the legislative deletion of a [...]

2021-06-15T12:53:29-10:00June 13, 2021|Frontpage, Legislative, Monday Report|

Book Now: UHPA’s Disney Aulani Weekend!

Our very popular UHPA Disney Aulani Weekend returns for it's 7th annual event on Oct 29 & 30, 2021.  Don't miss out! UHPA members love the Disney Aulani Resort. If you are an early bird planner, this is your chance to get the best rooms at our heavily discounted rates before they sell out as they do every year. Start Earlier or Stay Later Our special rates are in effect for Oct 29 & 30.  Want to stay longer? You can reserve [...]

2022-01-28T18:05:50-10:00June 7, 2021|Frontpage, Membership Benefits, Monday Report|

UHPA Believes Budgetary Cuts Violate Our Statutory & Constitutional Rights, Files Request for Hawaii Labor Relations Board Ruling

A University of Hawaii position currently occupied by a tenured faculty member is potentially being eliminated because of a legislative bill designed to target that specific job position. That bill is now with Gov. David Ige awaiting his approval or veto. UHPA has filed a complaint with the Hawaii Labor Relations Board to preempt any violations of Hawaii’s laws, the state constitution and collective bargaining agreement. Taking a Stand After several weeks of discussions and conversations, multiple news reports, and various opinions [...]

2022-01-28T18:05:51-10:00May 31, 2021|Frontpage, Legislative, Legislative News, Monday Report|
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