Need to Know – United Public Workers Hawaii

UPW Wildfire Relief #MAUISTRONG

Mahalo for your amazing donations to the Maui Wildfire Relief effort! Your kindness and generosity have made a huge impact by helping to raise over 150 tons of supplies, including […]

By UPW Staff

In Collective Bargaining, COVID-19, Hawaii Division, Health, Kauai Division, Malama Pono, Maui Division, Need to Know, Oahu Division, Private Sector, Public Health, State Director

Posted June 29, 2023

The Fight for Temporary Hazard Pay

UPW continues to fight for temporary hazard pay for all members who worked on the frontlines during the Covid-19 pandemic and were at heightened risk of exposure. This includes State and County [...]

By UPW Staff

In Campaigns & Elections, Elections, Malama Pono, Need to Know, Oahu Division, Organizing, SPECIAL ELECTION

Posted June 21, 2023

Oahu Division: Nominations and Election POSTPONED

On Monday, July 3, 2023, Farrington High School contacted UPW and canceled the reservation for using the Cafeteria for the upcoming Oahu Division Executive Board (ODEB) Meeting. Due to the […]

By UPW Staff

In AFL-CIO LCSP, AFSCME, Calendar, Conference, Convention, Elections, Events, Malama Pono, Need to Know, Negotiations, Oahu Division

Posted June 21, 2023

Oahu Division: 2023 Conference Notice

October 21, 2023 In accordance with Article XII. Conferences. of the Rules and By-Laws of the Oahu Division, United Public Workers, AFSCME, Local 646, AFL-CIO, the 2023 UPW Oahu Division [...]

By UPW Staff

In Malama Pono, Maui Health System Strike, National News, Need to Know, Negotiations

Posted February 24, 2023

UNITED PUBLIC WORKERS AT KAISER’S MAUI HEALTH SYSTEM CONTINUE TO STAND STRONG FOR FAIR WAGES

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ON STRIKE

This is a critical update regarding our Brothers and Sisters at Maui Health System. After nearly nine months of negotiations, the Employer has yet to meet our members’ demands for fair [...]

By UPW Staff

In Government, Government Affairs, Malama Pono, Need to Know, Organizing

Posted January 13, 2023

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 Collective Bargaining, COVID-19, Events, Health, Healthcare, Malama Pono, Maui Division, Maui Health System Strike, Need to Know, Negotiations, Organizing, Private Sector, Privatization, Public Health

Posted December 28, 2022

MAUI HEALTH SYSTEM NURSE AIDES, RESPIRATORY THERAPISTS, HOUSEKEEPERS, COOKS, AND OTHER WORKERS TO HOLD INFORMATIONAL RALLY

KAHULUI, MAUI – After nine months of trying to negotiate a new contract with Maui Health System, nearly 500 nurse aides, respiratory therapists, housekeepers, cooks, and other workers are set [...]

By UPW Staff

In Collective Bargaining, Finances, Healthcare, Malama Pono, Maui Division, Maui Health System Strike, National News, Need to Know, Organizing, Private Sector, Privatization

Posted December 27, 2022

A new study finds unionized healthcare workers earned better pay and benefits.

HARVARD PILGRIM HEALTH CARE INSTITUTE Boston, MA – Unionized healthcare workers earned better pay and received better non-cash benefits, with little difference in their work hours when [...]

By UPW Staff

In City Council, Collective Bargaining, COVID-19, Government Affairs, Malama Pono, Maui Division, Need to Know, Negotiations, State Director

Posted September 28, 2022

KHON News: Payday – Some essential Maui County workers to receive hazard pay

KHON News' Sam Spangler, Brigette Namata, and Krist Tamashiro report United Public Workers members in Maui County can expect compensation for working during the pandemic.