March 2013 - "Why Union? What’s in it for me?"

INSTRUCTOR: Gerald Ako

Learn why and how HGEA serves its diverse membership and why union representation is important.

March 4, 2013 - Hilo
March 5, 2013 - Kauai
March 12, 2013 - Maui
March 19, 2013 - Oahu

CANCELLED: April 2013 - "Understanding the EUTF"

INSTRUCTOR: JN Musto

What are the different types of plans? What do the new updates and changes mean? What can HGEA do?

April 1, 2013 - Hilo
April 2, 2013 - Kauai
April 9, 2013 - Maui
April 16, 2013 - Oahu

May 2013 - "The Active Member Perspective "

INSTRUCTOR: Various

Learn the nuts and bolts of HGEA from active HGEA members. Discussion topics will include joining committees, leadership roles and opportunities, unit involvement, board level involvement and the organizational structure of HGEA (Board of Directors, committees, unit boards).

May 6, 2013 - Hilo
May 8, 2013 - Kauai
May 14, 2013 - Maui
May 21, 2013 - Oahu

June 2013 - "Understanding my Contract"

INSTRUCTOR: Joan Takano

Have you ever wondered how to interpret some of the rights spelled out in your contract? Come and learn about common and key contract articles and your rights as an HGEA member.

June 3, 2013 - Hilo
June 4, 2013 - Maui
June 17, 2013 - Kauai
June 18, 2013 - Oahu

Other Training Links

Center for Labor Education and Research

AFSCME Training

Cornell University ILR School