OPENING DAY OF THE STATE LEGISLATURE
After two years of coronavirus restrictions, the State Legislature returned to a busy opening day for its 32nd session on Wednesday, with House and Senate ceremonies filled with guests, music, [...]
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS PRIORITIES 2023
As the legislative session begins in Hawaii, we wanted to share with you the priorities of our Government Affairs department. These priorities reflect our commitment to ensuring that public [...]
By UPW Staff
In Campaigns & Elections, City Council, Elections, Government, Government Affairs, Governor, Hawaii Division, Kauai Division, Legislation, Malama Pono, Maui Division, National News, Oahu Division, State Funding, US Congress, US Senate
Posted Mahalo for Voting!
In what turned out to be a big win for United Public Workers and our endorsed candidates, the 2022 General Election was a decided victory. Nearly all of our UPW […]
Sylvia Luke Thanked UPW Members for their Support
On Thursday, October 14, 2022, UPW endorsed candidate for Lt. Governor, Sylvia Luke, joined our UPW Oahu Division sign waving efforts in support of the Josh Green/Sylvia Luke ticket on […]
By UPW Staff
In City Council, Collective Bargaining, COVID-19, Government, Health, Malama Pono, Maui Division, Need to Know, Negotiations, Public Health, State Director
Posted KITV4 Island News: Maui Temporary Hazard Pay Settlement
After more than 2-years of a dispute over contract language on Temporary Hazard Pay (THP) in the Bargaining Unit 01 contract, Maui County has agreed to a settlement. United Public Workers (UPW) [...]
By UPW Staff
In City Council, Collective Bargaining, Government, Health, Malama Pono, Maui Division, Need to Know, Negotiations, Public Health
Posted Next Steps Following Temporary Hazard Pay Settlement in Maui County
This week members across the state received the excellent news that we were able to settle the pending grievance in Maui County over Temporary Hazard Pay (THP). With that, I […]