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By Christian Fern, Liz Ho, and Wilbert Holck Note: The following Op-Ed was is the Sunday, 2/28/21 version of the Star Advertiser. In trying times, it’s tempting to cut government spending. But [...]

You and your family members can earn a certificate, Associate degree, and now even a bachelor’s degree online – for free! AFSCME Free College offers working families a debt-free and [...]

Please support your fellow Hawaii Island wastewater workers by urging our state lawmakers to defer Senate Bill 997 this legislative session. All you need to do is help us forward a letter of [...]

UPW Administrator Liz Ho recently reached out to various State and County employer representatives and the State Department of Health calling for increased priority for COVID-19 vaccination for [...]

The UPW Ohana is deeply saddened by the passing of former Hawaii Island mayor and friend, Billy Kenoi. He brought aloha, energy, and a can-do attitude not only to the mayor’s office but to [...]

With the inability to gather in large groups during this COVID pandemic, meetings are being held remotely, with Zoom as the most popular meeting platform.  We realize that many of our [...]

AFL-CIO (American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations), in which AFSCME and UPW are affiliated, is holding a food distribution event this Thursday, 1/21, from 10:30 am [...]

Update Your Information UPW is improving how we communicate with our members. You can help us by ensuring we have your updated information. Members who update their information will receive a [...]

UPW is committed to protecting the health and safety of our staff and members. We are proud to announce the launch of AlohaSafe Alert, the State of Hawaii’s Official COVID-19 [...]