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The fight for temporary hazard pay

United Public Workers is at the forefront of significant legal battles in seven jurisdictions concerning Temporary Hazard Pay, which had been guaranteed to workers under collective bargaining agreements prior to the pandemic.

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A blue collar Christmas

The United Public Workers Union (UPW, AFSME LOCAL 646 AFL-CIO) is spreading a little holiday cheer through their first-ever “Blue-Collar Christmas” event this December in Hilo, Hawaii, and Lihue, Kauai.

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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.

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Sylvia Luke thanked UPW Members for their support

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 the corner of Likelike Highway and School Street.