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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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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” [...]

Dear UPW Ohana, It’s been about two months since UPW was placed under administratorship and I want to give you an update on the work of your union these past few weeks, as we strive to strengthen [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]