Welcome to the United Public Workers news updates page! Here you will find insightful articles, informative news pieces, and engaging stories that highlight the experiences and accomplishments of our members.
Effective this September, the county will pay 100% of the premium and administrative costs for employees who enroll in the Kaiser Standard HMO or HMSA 75/25 PPO health plans for single, 2-party, or family coverage. Moreover, the county will pay 100% of the premium and administrative costs for dental coverage and vision coverage.
Our unity is our strength and is more important than ever in safeguarding our families today.
United Public Workers, Local 646, AFSCME, AFL-CIO, (UPW) will conduct nominations and elections for the following State Officers: (1) STATE DIRECTOR, (1) STATE PRESIDENT, (1) STATE SECRETARY-TREASURER
United Public Workers is leading legal battles in multiple jurisdictions regarding Temporary Hazard Pay. Here’s the latest.
Episode 5 covers some important topics including the recent Government Affairs victory with the passing of House Bill 1640, which focuses on repricing classes within a bargaining unit.
At the recent May Full Negotiating Committee meetings, over 150 Chief Stewards, Officers, and leaders gathered to prepare UPW for the upcoming 2025 contract negotiations for Bargaining Units 1 and 10.
State Director Kalani Werner and host Flash discuss the Jimmy Toledo Scholarship, contract proposals for the next round of collective bargaining agreements, Unit Elections, Division Officers, and State Officer Elections, and the fight for THP
Members at Hilo Wastewater are overwhelmed and overworked. Given the limited resources available, we want to assure the public that these experienced, highly trained workers are doing their best under the circumstances.
UPW is advocating for essential workers who have been on the frontlines during the COVID-19 pandemic. All essential workers, including those in BU-1 and BU-10, deserve fair compensation for their hard work and dedication.
Three scholarships will be awarded to the most deserving applicants who plan to attend a university, college, community college, vocational, or trade school full-time.