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Library Workers Appreciation Day: Meet Jessica Gleason
On this Library Workers Day, we are celebrating one of our local superheroes! Since 2006, Wailuku Bookmobile Librarian and Unit 13 member Jessica Gleason has been spreading the love of […]
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Trump’s attempt to end collective bargaining rights is a blatant abuse of power.
A union-busting executive order signed by President Donald Trump threatens to strip millions of federal workers of their right to organize. It’s a blatant abuse of power by the billionaires […]
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RELEASE: HGEA scores temporary hazard pay win for nearly 1,300 Hawaii County employees
The Hawaii Government Employees Association is pleased to have reached a resolution in our years-long dispute for temporary hazard pay on behalf of nearly 1,300 former and current employees of […]
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STATEMENT: Hawaii State Hospital employees warned lawmakers about Hale Ho‘ola defects.
Statement From HGEA Executive Director Randy Perreira “We’re surprised by how much lawmakers are shocked by the shoddy construction of Hale Hoʻola at Hawaii State Hospital. It’s not like our […]
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Happy Holidays from HGEA’s Staff and Board of Directors
It is hard to believe that another year has come and gone. Each year seems to come with its own lessons. Filled with both big wins and upsetting losses, 2024 […]
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Your Votes Meant Success for These Candidates and Marriage Equality Measure
Mahalo, members, for exercising your power to vote in this general election as it played a crucial role in securing wins for pro-labor candidates. Dr. Kimo Alameda ousted incumbent Mayor […]
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HGEA School Psychologists on Island Life Live!
This National School Psychology Week, watch our Island Life Live segment celebrating school psychologists. Unit 13 members Amanda Garrett, based at Mililani Uka Elementary School, and Lynette Cantere, from the […]
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Your Votes Helped These Candidates Prevail
Mahalo, members, for exercising your power at the ballot box. Your votes ensured pro-labor candidates up and down the ballots moved forward into the general election on Nov. 5. Mayor […]
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RELEASE: HGEA Endorses Dr. Kimo Alameda For Hawaii County Mayor
The Big Island deserves a leader who respects public employees. With county departments facing severe staffing shortages and an overworked and demoralized workforce, the board of directors of the Hawaii […]
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STATEMENT: State Senators Should Stop Denigrating State Employees Who Telework
HGEA Executive Director Randy Perreira issued the following statement: “While their official line is that they support telework, recent snipes from senators suggest that they would rather have government workers […]
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