Attached is a summary of the first bargaining session that took place between UHPA negotiators, UH administrators, and the representatives from the State Office of Collective Bargaining. The session was held on May 23rd at the offices of UHPA.

A summary of the contract proposals submitted to the State and UH Administration.

UHPA is asking for our members to assist with picketing the PBH on Saturday afternoon, May 3rd and Tuesday afternoon, May 6th.

Announcement of their Spring Membership Meeting & Pa'ina on Friday, April 18th, from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at Tapa's Restaurant and Lanai Bar.

Thanks to all that participated.

Wear a UHPA shirt and meet at Magic Island, 7:30 am Monday, January 21, 2008.

The UHPA Legislative Committee has arranged to have Senate Majority Leader Gary Hooser speak to UHPA members on January 15, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at Campus Center 310. He will give a 20 minute presentation entitled, "Public Efficacy 101," and this will be followed by an open discussion.

An election to fill a retirant seat on the Board of Trustees of the Employees' Retirement System (ERS) will be conducted in the latter part of this year.

New federal standards by the Department of Education (DOE) would undermine the historic role of higher education in the United States. Therefore, Executive Director J. N. Musto seeks support from the Hawaii Congressional Delegates to prevent this from being implemented.

After 17 years of service at UHPA, Associate Executive Director John H. Radcliffe retired on January 31, 2007.