UPW Political Endorsements
In May, Governor Ige’s administration proposed up to 20% pay cuts for UPW workers by implementing pay cuts or furloughs. But he backed off his plan because legislative leaders [...]
UPW CALLS FOR IMMEDIATE REMOVAL OF DPS DIRECTOR NOLAN ESPINDA
After months of inaction by the State to the spread of Covid-19 among staff and inmates at the Oahu Community Correctional Center (OCCC) — and escalating unrest at the facility — UPW [...]
Hawaii Corrections Officers and Other Staff Forced to Work in Unsafe Conditions as Unrest Grows
Staff members and inmates at Oahu Community Correctional Center continue to test positive for COVID-19 at increasing rates, leaving the facility understaffed For Immediate Release Sunday, August [...]
Response to COVID-19 cases at Correctional Facilities
Due to the rise of COVID-19 cases at correctional facilities, we are deeply concerned about our PSD members. UPW staff met with member leaders yesterday and today to prepare for a meeting [...]
UPW Member James Wataru Appointed EUTF Trustee
Governor Ige appointed UPW member James Wataru to the Board of Trustees of the Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund (EUTF). James is one of five employee [...]
Retirements and New Staff
Many good people have helped to build the United Public Workers Union, AFSCME Local 646. Since May of this year, four more devoted staff members have retired. Aurora “Marti” [...]
Negotiations – We want to hear from you!
We are gearing up for another round of contract negotiations! The deadline for members to submit contract proposals was April 17, 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed our way of [...]
Convention Delegates
In June, nominations were held to serve as a delegate to the AFSCME 2020 Virtual Convention, and 14 members accepted the opportunity to represent UPW. The biannual convention [...]