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Department of Education members have voted to accept the Tentative Temporary Hazard Pay Settlement Agreement, which offers a 15% differential from March 4, 2020, through March 25, 2022, on all hours worked, calculated on base pay.
Despite Governor David Ige’s suspension of HRS 89 during the pandemic, our collective bargaining rights have been upheld, acknowledging the dangers faced by our workers and reinforcing the validity of our contract.
Because of this issue, our lawyers have sent a letter, under my direction, to the Employer demanding that they cease assigning you work that falls outside your job duties.
This recent fire is part of a troubling pattern of severely hazardous events that jeopardize both member safety and that of the public.
Aloha Family, I want to say mahalo to our County of Maui members for attending the meetings on the tentative
We began joint negotiations with Maui Health System (MHS) on May 6th and 7th. The Union’s proposal package was transmitted to the Employer on April 1st, following review by the stewards on March 27th.
Aloha Family, I’m pleased to report that discussions with the Employer have led to a continuation of the exclusive health
UPW has negotiated a settlement agreement on THP for UPW members with the DOE in BU1 and BU10 and will be holding ratification meetings.
The Members of Bargaining Unit 10 have voted to ACCEPT the Contract Tentative Agreement.
The members of Bargaining Unit 1 have voted to ACCEPT the Contract Tentative Agreement.
