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RELEASE: HGEA Endorses U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda for Re-election
With vital public services under assault by a lawless federal administration, Hawaii Needs Rep. Tokuda’s Voice in Congress Hawaii’s working class is under threat from the White House and extremist members of the U.S. Congress who have sought to slash funding for health care and essential programs, pushing states like Hawaii to consider drastic cuts…
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Randy Perreira on the 2026 Legislative Session
The 2026 legislative session is underway, with lawmakers grappling with the impact of the so-called Big Beautiful Bill passed by extremists in Congress and the White House. The bill slashed billions from the states for supplemental food benefits and healthcare for the most vulnerable, all to pay for tax cuts for billionaires. Lawmakers are in…
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RELEASE: HGEA Endorses Bernard Carvalho for Kauai County Mayor
Carvalho has a proven track record to lead during uncertain times. As the extremists in control of the federal government put unprecedented strain on local governments by cutting funding for vital public services, Kauai County needs proven leadership that working class families can rely on. That’s why the Hawaii Government Employees Association is endorsing Bernard…
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HGEA Proudly Endorses Mayor Richard Bissen’s Re-election as Maui County Mayor
Citing an exemplary level of positive collaboration between Mayor Richard Bissen’s administration and the union, HGEA’s Board of Directors is throwing its support behind Bissen’s re-election. “Mayor Bissen has shown a refreshing level of collaboration with our union that makes him stand out from other public-sector employers,” said HGEA Executive Director Randy Perreira. “His administration…
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Randy Perreira on HPR: Federal Workers Being Used as Bargaining Chips In Government Shutdown
Randy Perreira in his capacity as president of the Hawaii State AFL-CIO appeared on Hawaii Public Radio following threats from the White House that backpay would be withheld from federal workers once the government eventually reopens. Thousands of federal workers in Hawaii, such as TSA officers and air traffic controllers, are working without pay to…
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“Survive Until the Midterms” — U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz Townhall
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz has emerged as one of the strongest voices of opposition to the unprecedented assault being waged in Washington D.C. against working people by billionaires and anti-union extremists. The senator joined AFL-CIO members last week to offer his take on the current administration’s agenda of public service cuts, mass firings and devastating…
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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 Rick Blangiardi handily won re-election as mayor of Honolulu City & County. Meanwhile on the Big Island, Dr. Kimo Alameda will face off against 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 Government Employees Association is endorsing Dr. Kimo Alameda in the Hawaii County mayor’s race. This was a unanimous decision, based on Alameda’s demonstrated leadership as…
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Hawaii’s largest workers union endorses Sylvia Luke for Lieutenant Governor
Hawaii’s largest public workers union announced Tuesday that it is endorsing Sylvia Luke for lieutenant governor. The Hawaii Government Employees Association said Luke — who currently serves in the state House and is the chair of the Finance Committee — understands the critical role of government employees. “Hardworking, dedicated, thankless and an individual that I know to…
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