Rooms Added to A Previously Sold-Out Offer As per previous years, we had a huge response to UHPA's Disney Aulani Weekend offer and it in fact was sold out shortly after our monthly round-up newsletter was sent. We asked the folks at Disney to give us a few extra room nights for those that may have missed the opportunity. We're happy to announce that as of right now, we're not sold out and you can make a booking. If you missed out, [...]
The recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings regarding women’s reproductive rights and gun control have stirred a range of emotions across the nation. In a historic and unprecedented decision Roe v. Wade has now been overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court and a woman’s right to seek an abortion is no longer a federal constitutional right. Who would have thought a constitutional right that has existed for women the past 50 years would be immediately swept away? Nothing is Sacrosanct The overturning of [...]
The August 13, 2022 Primary Election will be the second election year Hawai‘i will experience an ALL MAIL-IN Ballot election and same day voter registration. That said, there are exceptions to every rule. In order to accommodate the needs of all of Hawai‘i’s people there are Service Centers and Ballot Drop Box locations on every Island. We have outlined a step-by-step voter information guide for all UHPA members to provide quick access to information, registration forms and contact information to ensure you [...]
Effective June 1, 2022 the newly elected UHPA Faculty Representatives will start their three-year terms. They are an important connection between the UHPA leadership and our Active membership. Click here to find the UHPA Faculty Representative representing your department. Unfortunately, only 74 of the 134 available positions are currently filled. If the Faculty Representative position for your department is vacant and you are interested in serving, please send us an email at feedback@uhpa.org. During the first week of June 2022, all current [...]
Our very popular UHPA Disney Aulani Weekend returns for it's 8th annual event on Oct 28 & 29, 2022. 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 28 & 29. Want to stay longer? You can reserve [...]
UHPA received the following from authorized representatives of McDonalds and are passing it on unedited to our members: FREE McDonald’s Hot or Iced Coffee for All Teachers/Educators: May 2-8 McDonald’s of Hawaii is thanking all educators statewide, during National Teacher Appreciation Week, for championing Hawaii’s next generation. From Monday, May 2 to Sunday, May 8, simply present your valid school I.D. at any McDonald’s for a FREE medium hot brewed coffee or medium iced coffee. One redemption per person, per day. No [...]
Unraveling UHM’s Debacle On Specialists Demystifying The Process Over the past week, there has been a lot of discussion, confusion, and questioning as to the purpose, intent, and meaning as to why the University of Hawaiʻi at Manoa (UHM) Office of the Vice Provost for Academic Excellence (OVPAE) sent out an email request to the UHM Administration to document a “guesstimate” on percentages in the work faculty Specialist perform under five distinct categories of: 1) % Student Support including Advising; 2) % [...]
Recognition and Appreciation to all UH Faculty in Bargaining Unit 7 Over the past two days, you had the opportunity to ratify extending the current 2021-2023 UHPA-BOR Agreement an additional two years to June 30, 2025 with the following pay increases: 1% lump-bonus payment retroactive to July 1, 20213.72% increase on July 1, 20225% increase on July 1, 20235% increase on July 1, 2024 The offer from the Employer was approved by the UHPA Board of Directors on April 2, 2022 to [...]
The ratification vote is underway regarding the State’s offer to faculty. Ballots were sent to the email address we have on file for every member of Bargaining Unit 7. If You Haven’t Seen Your Ballot, Check The Following: Your inbox. Ballots were sent on Wednesday 4/6 with the Subject line “2022 UHPA Contract Ratification Vote” from the address “vote@simplyvoting.com”. Your other inbox: if you previously registered your non-edu email with us, the ballot was sent to that email address Spam folders: check [...]
Offer Highlights UHPA members have an opportunity to vote on new terms proposed for our current contract. Immediate one-time, lump-sum bonus of 1% of annual base pay, retroactive to June 30, 2021.Increases salaries by 14.35% compounded over the three years, not including the one-time 1% bonus.A reopener for Employer EUTF contributions for FY 2023-2024 and FY 2024-2025.Extends the existing contract from two years to four years, expiring in June 2025 instead of June 2023.This offer was unanimously approved by UHPA’s Board of [...]
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