The House Committee on Finance
Thursday, February 25, 2016
3:00 p.m., Room 308
RE: RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI‘I
Attention: Chair Sylvia Luke, Vice Chair Scott Nishimoto and Members of the Committee
The University of Hawaii Professional Assembly (UHPA) urges the committee to oppose HB 1625, HD1. It is a proposal that substantially alters the ability of the University of Hawai‘i and its faculty members to determine the direction and means to advance research programs.
It inappropriately broadens the scope of legislative oversight to dictate the management of research programs and define the compensation and working conditions of Bargaining Unit 7 members. It’s provisions undermine UHPA as the exclusive bargaining agent and seeks to circumvent the union’s right to negotiate compensation and working conditions.
UHPA urges the Committee to defer this proposed legislation.
Respectfully submitted,
Kristeen Hanselman Executive Director
