UHPA Endorses Jackson Sayama
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UHPA continues to endorse Representative Richard Onishi. Rep. Onishi continues to brings a vast array of knowledge regarding retaining and recruiting faculty, the importance of research funding and an understanding of the economic challenges that face our islands. We appreciate the opportunity to work with Rep. Onishi.
UHPA is pleased to continue to endorse Rep. Kitagawa She remains up-to-date on Labor issues that are before the Hawai‘i Labor Relations Board. She understands the struggles of protecting Chapter 89 and demonstrates understanding of the issues pertaining to the University of Hawai‘i system confronting the UH faculty we represent. Rep. Kitagawa's background continues to serve her well as an advocate for UHPA and her community. We are excited to endorse her.
Rep. Johanson is the Chair of Labor and Public Employment. UHPA has found a strong advocate in Rep. Johanson. He not only understands the issues but seeks to work with us in finding solutions. The work he has advanced on behalf of the faculty demonstrates his understanding of the issues pertaining to the University of Hawai`i system and economic issues confronting UH and the UH faculty that we represent. We have appreciated working with him over the years and look forward to [...]
Representative Luke is the Chair of the House Finance Committee. UHPA has been fortunate to have a strong working relationship with Rep. Luke. Her commitment to ensure the resources needed for faculty to further their work throughout all the campuses is of benefit to all. Rep. Luke brings a vast array of knowledge and understanding of the issues on economic conditions pertaining to the University. We look forward to a continuing strong working relationship with Rep. Luke.
Speaker of the House Saiki has been busy keeping UHPA informed on the issues before the House over the past two years. He has continued to engage UHPA in conversations to provide input on important issues that impact faculty. The work on behalf of the faculty demonstrates his understanding of the issues pertaining to the University of Hawai`i system and economic issues confronting UH and the UH faculty that we represent. We have appreciated working with him over the years.
UHPA is pleased to announce continued support for Senator Brian Taniguchi. Sen. Taniguchi Chairs the Labor Committe (LCA) and has provided extensive support for UHPA initiatives over the past few years. We appreciate his open door and open communication policy. His understanding of the issues challenging UH and his commitment of support is appreciated. We look forward to more time together.
UHPA appreciates all the energy and time Senator Keith-Agaran provides in his capacity as Vice Chair of the Senate Ways and Means Committee. His efforts to ensure that the resources needed for faculty to further their work throughout the islands is of benefit to all. Senator Keith-Agaran brings a vast array of knowledge and understanding of the issues pertaining to the University We appreciated working with the Senator.
UHPA continues to endorse President Kouchi. UHPA appreciates President Kouchi’s commitment to open communications. He brings a vast array of knowledge to the Senate regarding faculty and the importance of research funding and understanding the economic challenges that face our islands. We appreciate all his time and efforts.