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As the Institute for Women’s Policy Research reports, women with union representation earn 30 percent more than their non-union sisters. See the Union Advantage for Women Report
As the Institute for Women’s Policy Research reports, women with union representation earn 30 percent more than their non-union sisters. See the Union Advantage for Women Report
SB 2328 proposes that all courses at all UH campuses be required to use instructional materials exclusively from the OER at the UH, beginning with the 2020-2021 school year. As the chief advocates upholding the quality of the education at the University of Hawaii, UHPA and faculty members submitted testimony against SB 2328 for a hearing before the Senate Higher Education Committee held on Tuesday, Jan. 30. Legislators were urged to defer or reject the proposed bill for sound reasons. Our Top [...]
SB 2328 proposes that all courses at all UH campuses be required to use instructional materials exclusively from the OER at the UH, beginning with the 2020-2021 school year. Of course our UHPA Executive Director Kristeen Hanselman testified against this bill. We also asked for your feedback and faculty responded. Some of their public testimony is below: David Duffy Bill Could End Academic Freedom In Hawaii - "Senate Bill 2328 is a strong disincentive to teach and will politicize the University of [...]
There was no individual or organization supporting this proposal. The testimony sent by UHPA faculty members was well received by the Senate Higher Education Committee which has deferred decision making until February 6 at 1:20 pm. Senator Kahele has indicated he is rethinking this proposal and will be reaching out to UHPA.
Aloha and Happy New Year! It’s the time of the year we typically send each other best wishes for a prosperous New Year filled with good cheer.I believe the new year will be filled with good cheer but it will take a little more than wishful thinking and hope. It will take a concerted, collaborative effort to face unprecedented change that can affect the quality of life for all UH faculty. I believe 2018 will be a year that will show the [...]
One of our most popular member benefits are discounted movie tickets. Pickup a book of 5 tickets for either $40 (Consolidated Theatres) or $42.50 (Regal Cinemas). They do not have an expiration date. Ticket purchases must be made in person at the UHPA office during office hours of M-F 8am to 5pm. Please note our office will be closed for the holidays on 12/22, 12/25, 12/29 and 1/1. Cash or personal checks accepted. Please call us at (808)593-2157 to check on our [...]
UHPA discovered that the University failed to deduct the appropriate dues from the retroactive paychecks issued on December 5, 2017. As a consequence of this administrative oversight, UHPA notified the University. The University has responded that faculty members will see a slightly higher deduction of dues in the January 5th payroll. The University has assured UHPA that they will be notifying all faculty members of this event in order to prevent any surprises. ________ Below is a copy of the University's notice [...]
Effective January 1, 2018 the $20,000 Term Life Insurance Benefit will be transitioning from Royal State Insurance Company to Pacific Guardian Life (PGL), ensuring no lapse or break in coverage for existing UHPA life insurance policyholders. PGL is the largest domestic life and disability insurer in Hawai‘i, with the corporate offices located here in Honolulu, and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Meiji Yasuda Life, one of the worldʻs largest life insurance companies. Access to additional benefit As a union member covered [...]
As a member benefit, UHPA provides identity theft restoration coverage through ID Experts for all members—at no cost! No registration is required. If you become a victim of identity theft, simply email UHPA at feedback@uhpa.org or call the UHPA office at (808)593-2157. We will assist you in starting your recovery process by contacting ID Experts for you. A recovery advocate will be assigned to your case and will contact you typically within one (1) business day. The information below is needed in [...]
UHPA was informed that some faculty members did not receive the Employer notice sent in late October/early November that there was a delay in payment of the retroactive pay. The payments are to be issued December 5, 2017. The Employer experienced software problems which delayed the payment. All faculty members were to be notified of this occurrence by their respective campus administration with information regarding the salary adjustment. On December 5th please review your payroll information. If you believe there are problems [...]