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Last Call for UHPA Professional Excellence Award Nominations

Nominations Close on December 7 The UHPA Board of Directors proudly announce the establishment of an annual Professional Excellence Award open to all UHPA faculty members that recognizes the outstanding and superior performance of University of Hawaiʻi faculty that significantly contribute their dedicated service and commitment to the UH system and its respective campuses.  The award proclaims and bestows the Boardʻs respect and appreciation for the accomplishment by its faculty members that is purely member driven as all nominations and selections are [...]

2022-11-22T09:22:06-10:00November 20, 2022|Academic, Frontpage, Membership Benefits, Newsletter|

Order Your UHPA Polo Shirt Now Before the Deadline

We Must Receive Your UHPA Polo Shirt Order Before 12/9/22 If you want yours, you must place your order before the 12/9/22 deadline.   Exclusive for UHPA Members Only We can now proudly wear our union’s solidarity in these Kahala polo shirts custom designed for UHPA members! There is no charge - these shirts come with your UHPA membership. How to Order Use this order form (opens in new window) to place your order. Do it now - order deadline is December 9, [...]

2022-11-29T11:30:33-10:00November 14, 2022|AM Newsflash, Membership Benefits, Newsletter|

Check your inbox: “Rate My Administrator” 2022 Edition

Starting on October 17, 2022 all UHPA members were invited via email to rate their administrator(s). If you are not a member of UHPA, get your membership started right now so you can participate.  The invitation was sent to the email address we have on file.  For most of you, that means your non-@hawaii.edu address so please check that email inbox.   If you have not supplied us with an alternate email address, your @hawaii.edu inbox will have the invitation.  Either way, [...]

UHPA Endorses House Candidates

The Legislative Action Committee interviewed four candidates for the State House of Representatives.  Three are first time candidates and one is a second time candidate.  The LAC recommended with the Executive Committee approval that UHPA endorse all four candidates. Andrew Garrett, House District 22 Darius Kila, House District 44 Rachele Lamosao, House District 36 Jenna Takenouchi, House District 27 The LAC was impressed with these candidates and their understanding of both academic concerns of faculty as well as the economic concerns of [...]

From HomeStreet Bank: Home Equity vs. HELOC

 Our UHPA member benefits partner HomeStreet Bank has published its October message:  Home Equity vs. HELOC Deciding whether or not to use the equity in your home topay off unsecured debt and/or make homeimprovements can be a difficult financial decision.Second mortgages come in two basic forms: home equityloans and home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) - both ofwhich offer the potential for low APRs and streamlinedmonthly payments. Click here to learn if one of these isright for you!   Access Member-Only HomeStreet [...]

2022-10-13T15:27:05-10:00October 18, 2022|Frontpage, Membership Benefits, Newsletter|

2021-2025 Unit 7 Contract Now Available

The 2021-2025 Unit 7 contract has been printed and will be mailed to all UHPA members to their private residences starting next week.  If you donʻt receive your hard copy of the 2021-2025 Unit 7 contract within the next couple of weeks, please contact UHPA at 808-593-2157 (Ext. 221) or email UHPA at feedback@uhpa.org. For UHPA members and non-members, an electronic version of the 2021-2025 Unit 7 contract is now available on the UHPA website with members having access to a searchable [...]

2022-08-26T17:47:11-10:00August 29, 2022|AM Newsflash, Frontpage, Newsletter|

Political Action Fund Objection

The University of Hawaii Professional Assembly (UHPA) has an active Political Endorsement Committee that has participated in state & federal elections through political endorsements, contributions to candidates and independent expenditures on behalf of our endorsed candidates. The UHPA Board of Directors has taken action to allocate from the dues of all UHPA Active members an amount of $5.00 a month to be placed in a Political Action Fund. The Fund will be subject to the accounting requirements and used for purposes consistent [...]

2022-08-15T09:06:37-10:00August 12, 2022|Frontpage, Newsletter, Political, UHPA Organizational|

Get Free Home Buying Content From HomeStreet Bank

      Our UHPA member benefits partner HomeStreet Bank has a message for UHPA members that will give you the knowledge you need and may save you a considerable amount of money if you are buying a home: UHPA Member Saving for Homeownership For most people, buying a home is both an exciting and challenging venture—it is the quintessential American dream. However, because of the high costs involved, saving for home purchase takes commitment, research,and sometimes sacrifice. The button below will [...]

2022-08-12T10:49:36-10:00August 2, 2022|Frontpage, Membership Benefits, Newsletter|

We’re Standing Firm for Sylvia Luke

In the world of Hawai‘i politics, election campaigns are generally civil. However, that rule goes out the window when a candidate is threatened and is at risk of losing. There is a no-holds-bar attack on leading candidates to thwart their progress in the polls. Unfortunately, we see this happening now with TV ads attacking Sylvia Luke, who is leading in the polls for lieutenant governor. It’s not surprising that this type of messaging would emerge in the final weeks leading up to [...]

2022-07-27T17:30:59-10:00July 27, 2022|Evening Newsflash, Newsletter, Political|

When Will You Receive Your Pay Increase and Bonus?

Thanks to the UHPA Negotiating Team, and all of you for your overwhelming support, we're happy to announce when the newly-contracted pay increases and retroactive bonus payments will be referenced in your paychecks. According to UH Administration, all 11-month faculty are tentatively scheduled to receive their 3.72% salary increase on their July 20, 2022 pay date while all 9-month faculty are scheduled to receive their 3.72% increase on their August 20, 2022 pay date. All eligible faculty, including eligible retirees, are tentatively [...]

2022-07-13T09:57:23-10:00July 13, 2022|Contract negotiations, Midday News Flash, Newsletter|
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