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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) [...]

After years of being postponed because of the pandemic, the AFL-CIO Golf Tournament returned on Friday, September 16, 2022. UPW State Director Kalani Werner came out to thank members in […]

Training in healthcare, technology, or a skilled trade can help you upgrade your current job skills or unlock opportunities for promotions, pay raises, or even a new career. The University of [...]

The Oahu Division Political Action Committee is at it again. The PAC met on Saturday, September 3, 2022 to interview candidates and make endorsements in City and County of Honolulu […]

UPW co-sponsored the 2022 Labor Unity Picnic at the Waikiki Shell on Sunday, donating and giving away the grand prize – an all-expenses paid trip to Las Vegas. Thank you […]

State Director Kalani Werner took zoom calls from Sylvia Luke, UPW-endorsed candidate for Lieutenant Governor, and Jill Tokuda, UPW-endorsed candidate for US Congressional District 2. Both [...]

The Oahu Division Education Committee, chaired by Kevin Ancog, met on August 25, 2022 to plan educational opportunities for members. Some of the topics of interest are contract interpretation, [...]

Thank you for participating in the ongoing ratification vote on the Maui Health Systems (MHS) Tentative Contract Settlement (TCS). We are incredibly grateful to members who came forward to share [...]

UPW and US Renal Care began contract negotiations on Wednesday, August 10, 2022. After an initial caucus, the parties convened in a joint session to explain their proposals. Some movement […]

Unit Election results are in! UPW filled several vacancies during the nominations period that started on May 7. Upon the conclusion of a nominations meeting that was held on May […]