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Making Mural History
The murals adorning UPW Headquarters have been a fixture in Kalihi for nearly 50 years. But many may have forgotten how they came to be.
July 1, 2024
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The murals adorning UPW Headquarters have been a fixture in Kalihi for nearly 50 years. But many may have forgotten how they came to be.
With United Public Workers encompassing over 12,000 members throughout the state, we want to introduce your fellow UPW brothers and sisters and share how they support our local communities.
Episode 5 covers some important topics including the recent Government Affairs victory with the passing of House Bill 1640, which focuses on repricing classes within a bargaining unit.
At the recent May Full Negotiating Committee meetings, over 150 Chief Stewards, Officers, and leaders gathered to prepare UPW for the upcoming 2025 contract negotiations for Bargaining Units 1 and 10.
State Director Kalani Werner and host Flash discuss the Jimmy Toledo Scholarship, contract proposals for the next round of collective bargaining agreements, Unit Elections, Division Officers, and State Officer Elections, and the fight for THP
Members at Hilo Wastewater are overwhelmed and overworked. Given the limited resources available, we want to assure the public that these experienced, highly trained workers are doing their best under the circumstances.