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By AFSCME Staff As 2020 drew to a close, state officials in Hawaii were bracing for a budget deficit of more than $2 billion largely due to the coronavirus pandemic. Gov. David Ige said he may [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

From: https://www.wcchc.com/Home/News/December-16-Town-Hall-Meeting-COVID-Vaccine GET YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED!Is it safe? How and when can I get it? Am I making the right decision for my family? [...]