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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? [...]

HONOLULU, HI – Dec. 15, 2020 – In response to recent news of the COVID-19 outbreak at Halawa Correctional Facility and our ensuing follow-up with both our member employees at the [...]

Union leaders call for Ige to stop the furloughs One day after Gov. David Ige announced plans to furlough tens of thousands of employees in his state workforce, details are emerging showing the [...]

The Hawaii Government Employees Association (HGEA), the Hawaii State Teachers Association (HSTA), the University of Hawaii Professional Assembly (UHPA), and the United Public Workers (UPW) stand [...]

Our victories in the Hawaii State Legislature place our union in a strong position as we enter the 2021 Legislative session. Though the election is over, our work is just beginning. Now, it is [...]

In May, Governor Ige’s administration proposed up to 20% pay cuts for UPW workers by implementing pay cuts or furloughs. But he backed off his plan because legislative leaders [...]

After months of inaction by the State to the spread of Covid-19 among staff and inmates at the Oahu Community Correctional Center (OCCC) — and escalating unrest at the facility — UPW [...]

Staff members and inmates at Oahu Community Correctional Center continue to test positive for COVID-19 at increasing rates, leaving the facility understaffed For Immediate Release Sunday, August [...]

Due to the rise of COVID-19 cases at correctional facilities, we are deeply concerned about our PSD members. UPW staff met with member leaders yesterday and today to prepare for a meeting [...]