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LEGISLATIVE ALERT: EUTF Reform Legislation Needs Testimony – Hearing March 29, 5:00 pm, House Finance Committee

SB 2849 SD2 is legislation that reforms the governance structure of the Employer Union Trust Fund and will insure that the interests of beneficiaries are placed ahead of the state’s interests. It is essential to fixing a system that no longer works and continues to place the burden on employees to fund their own health care.

2014-07-29T19:29:38-10:00March 25, 2010|System Policy|

Legislative Alert: Sign Up for March 23 Member Lobby Effort on GET

On March 23, 2010 a joint lobby effort is being organized to obtain legislator support for a temporary 1% increase in the general excise tax. This 1% increase is expected to cover nearly half of the projected state budget shortfall through 2011. This activity is being supported by the labor community and PHOCUSED that represents many social service non-profits.

2010-03-19T11:44:00-10:00March 19, 2010|System Policy|

PHOCUSED Leads Petition Drive for GET

PHOCUSED, an advocacy group for nonprofit organizations that assist the elderly, disabled, and children, is asking citizens to petition legislators to support a modest 1% increase in the GET. This effort is supported by many organizations including HGEA, UPW and UHPA along with the Interfaith Alliance, Lanakila Meals on Wheels and ILWU. These petitions will be delivered next week to the legislature.

2014-07-29T19:29:53-10:00March 19, 2010|System Policy|

The UHPA Board of Directors Ask House of Representatives to Vote on HB 444

The UHPA Board of Directors, in a strongly worded letter to House Majority Leader Say, expressed their displeasure with the handling of HB 444 Relating to Civil Unions. The use of a closed meeting to avoid transparency in decision making plus creating an artificial barrier to avoid taking a public vote rewards those who preach intolerance. The Board of Directors, in support of the passage of HB 444 ,urged the House of Representatives to bring HB 444 forward for a vote this session.

2010-02-22T15:22:00-10:00February 22, 2010|System Policy|

News Release – January 26, 2010

Contact:         Kristeen Hanselman, Associate Executive Director, (808) 593-2157FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE UHPA Members Vote in Favor of Ratifying Tentative Agreement Final Results: 83.23% Yes Votes, 16.77% No Votes Faculty members in bargaining unit 7 have ratified a new six-year collective bargaining agreement that substantially improves on the UH administration's previous offer, rejected by the faculty last…

2010-01-27T09:55:00-10:00January 27, 2010|System Policy|

UHPA Membership to Hold Ratification Vote of Tentative Agreement

NEWS RELEASE   Date:               January 16, 2010 Contact:         Nathan Hokama                         (808) 226-7470   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   UHPA and UH Administration Reach Tentative Agreement UHPA Membership to Hold Ratification Vote of Tentative Agreement Electronic Voting Period: Jan. 21 – Jan. 26 In a special board meeting held today, the UHPA Board of Directors voted to seek approval of a tentative agreement with the UH administration through a ratification vote by its members.  The tentative agreement between UHPA’s collective bargaining committee and […]

2010-01-25T15:20:00-10:00January 25, 2010|System Policy|
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