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April 25, 2025

Townhall With U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda

April 03, 2025

Trump’s attempt to end collective bargaining rights is a blatant abuse of power.

March 07, 2025

HGEA scores temporary hazard pay win for nearly 1,300 Hawaii County employees

February 21, 2025

STATEMENT: Hawaii State Hospital employees warned lawmakers about Hale Ho‘ola defects.

December 19, 2024

Happy Holidays from HGEA's Staff and Board of Directors

November 07, 2024

Your Votes Meant Success for These Candidates and Marriage Equality Measure

August 12, 2024

Your Votes Helped These Candidates Prevail

June 30, 2024

News Release: HGEA Endorses Dr. Kimo Alameda For Hawaii County Mayor

January 25, 2024

Apply Now: Hawaii State AFL-CIO 2024 Scholarships

January 24, 2024

STATEMENT: State Senators Should Stop Denigrating State Employees Who Telework

January 23, 2024

Press Release: HGEA Wins Temporary Hazard Pay Arbitration Award Against the Department of Education

November 17, 2023

HGEA Prevails in Prohibitive Practice Complaint Against Maui Adult Mental Health Division

October 26, 2023

Voices from Maui: HGEA Members Tell Their Stories from the Wildfires

October 12, 2023

HGEA Offers Wildfire Relief for Affected Members

October 03, 2023

Hawaii State Judiciary Honors HGEA Members

August 31, 2023

Press Release: HGEA Reaches Tentative Agreement on Pay Parity for Educational Assistants, Teaching Assistants and Vice Principals

August 30, 2023

2023-24 HGEA Union Strong Scholarship Recipients

August 21, 2023

Mahalo Water Safety Officers

August 16, 2023

Every Act of Aloha Counts: Support Maui Relief

August 10, 2023

Kokua for Maui

June 21, 2023

Mahalo Waste & Recycling Workers

May 18, 2023

National Speech-Language Pathologists Day

May 11, 2023

Honoring Nurses and School Professionals

May 04, 2023

Mahalo Principals & School Food Service Workers

April 26, 2023

Mahalo Library Workers & Administrative Professionals

April 19, 2023

HGEA Applauds HSTA Agreement - State Should Provide Pay Equity For School Professionals

February 23, 2023

Three Bills We’re Watching – and Supporting – In the Legislature

January 23, 2023

Lifeguards Would Go: From Rescues to Winning “The Eddie”

October 28, 2022

Press Release: Maui THP Arbitration Award

March 22, 2022

Hawaii News Now, March 22, 2022: Hawaii's largest workers union endorses Sylvia Luke for LG

March 22, 2022

KITV, March 22, 2022: HGEA endorses Sylvia Luke for Lieutenant Governor

March 14, 2022

Hawaii News Now, March 14 2022, City Workers exposed to COVID face deadline for seeking hazardous duty pay

February 28, 2022

HAWAII BUSINESS MAGAZINE: Many Say a Rule Change Would Persuade More People to Volunteer

February 26, 2022

HAWAII NEWS NOW: After lengthy inquiry, former principal of Hawaii School for Deaf and Blind to be reinstated

February 26, 2022

STAR ADVERTISER: Principal must be reinstated at Hawaii School for the Deaf and the Blind, arbitrator says

February 20, 2022

Civil Beat: Why isn't Hawaii's largest union weighing in on the Kauai Prosecutor's Race?

February 19, 2022

KHON: Push to add tower guards to "Dawn to Dusk" program

February 18, 2022

Hawaii News Now: Deputy Sheriff who was fired after nearly 40 years of service files wrongful termination suit

February 18, 2022

Star Advertiser: Pay Raises Negotiated for Hawaii Public Worker Union

February 10, 2022

Civil Beat: Bill Would Let UH Regents Fire Coaches and AD's

February 07, 2022

Star Advertiser: Death threats target principal of Hawaii middle school

February 06, 2022

Civil Beat: Don't Back Down On Financial Disclosure Requirement for State Boards

February 03, 2022

Hawaii News Now: Principal who received disturbing threats says DOE isn’t taking her safety seriously

January 02, 2022

Star Advertiser: Hawaii deputy sheriffs hoping for back hazard, overtime pay

December 29, 2021

Civil Beat: ‘We Can Take On This Goliath’: Oahu Water Chief Ready To Fight Navy Over Red Hill

November 02, 2021

Civil Beat: A Top Hawaii Prison Official Faces An Internal Affairs Investigation

October 30, 2021

Star Advertiser Editorial: Open Hawaii State Hospital

September 24, 2021

Judiciary Responds to Additional Questions; Vaccination and Testing Program to Begin Sept. 27

September 15, 2021

READ: BOE Testimony from HGEA and members

September 14, 2021

Feeling overwhelmed with COVID related duties? LET THE BOE KNOW!

September 13, 2021

Applications for the 2022-2023 Charles R. Kendall and Russell K. Okata Scholarships Now Available!

September 10, 2021

AFSCME Facts: Overview of New Federal COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements for Workers

September 08, 2021

Introducing HGEA's Steward Academy Courses for Basic Steward Certification

September 07, 2021

Getting Ready for the 2022 Legislative Session

September 03, 2021

Judiciary Responds to HGEA Regarding Proposed Vaccination and Testing Program

September 03, 2021

READ: Recognition and Respect on Labor Day

September 03, 2021

Vote Lynne Wilkens for ERS Trustee

September 03, 2021

READ: Americans' approval of labor unions hits near 60-year high: Gallup

September 01, 2021

New University Added to AFSCME Free College Benefit!

August 27, 2021

DOE 10-Month Employees in Units 3 & 4 Approve Tentative Agreement

August 26, 2021

September 2021: Use Checkout Code #77146 to Support the Charles R. Kendall Scholarship and Education Fund When You Shop at Foodland Stores!

August 25, 2021

Join Us For a Virtual HGEA Member Benefits Meeting With Prudential Retirement

August 25, 2021

Maui: Duck Tape Bag Class on September 8

August 25, 2021

Proposed HHSC Policy Regarding Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination for Current HHSC Employees

August 25, 2021

UPDATE: Kauai County COVID-19 Testing Protocol for Employees

August 24, 2021

Proposed Judiciary Vaccination and Testing Program

August 23, 2021

Don't Forget! Ratification Voting for DOE 10-Month Employees in Units 3 & 4 Ends Friday, August 27

August 23, 2021

UH COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Policy

August 20, 2021

C&C of Honolulu: Aug. 23 Deadline for Compliance with COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate

August 19, 2021

Vote Now: DOE 10-Month Employees in Units 3 & 4 Electronic Ratification Happening Now Through August 27

August 19, 2021

DOE Vaccination & Testing Update: Deadline Extended to August 30

August 19, 2021

State Executive Branch: Aug. 23 Deadline for Compliance with Vaccination & Testing Requirements

August 18, 2021

Tentative Agreement Reached on a Memorandum of Agreement for DOE 10-Month Employees in Units 3 & 4: Electronic Ratification Voting Starts Tomorrow

August 16, 2021

Unions Ask Gov. Ige to Intervene in C&C of Honolulu's Vaccine Mandate

August 15, 2021

Why we support vaccines and oppose bad management

August 12, 2021

Vaccine Mandate Info: Vaccinations & Testing for Jurisdictions

August 11, 2021

FAQs: Vaccine Mandate Emergency Proclamation

August 11, 2021

Proposed UH Policy Regarding COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination and Testing

August 06, 2021

August 21: Donate Blood and Help Save Lives!

August 06, 2021

UPDATE: Vaccine Mandate for State and County Employees

August 05, 2021

Rich Trumka was ‘one of the fiercest advocates for working people ever’

August 05, 2021

Public Unions Issue Joint Statement on Governor’s Vaccine Policy

August 05, 2021

WATCH: Randy Perreira on New Vaccination and Testing Policy for State and County Employees

August 04, 2021

Revised UH COVID-19 Interim Guidelines

August 02, 2021

Join Us on Zoom: Member Benefit Discount Partners — Next Meeting on August 5 with Hawaii Pacific University

July 23, 2021

DOE Employees: Start Your School Year with a Lunch + Learn!

July 21, 2021

Unit 14 Employees: Register for a PORAC Stop Work Informational Meeting (SWIM) on August 5

July 21, 2021

Register for the 2021 Labor Unity Family Fun Day Event at Wet 'n' Wild Hawaii on August 21!

July 21, 2021

Dell Special Child Tax Credit Deals

July 21, 2021

HGEA Response to UH Regarding the Transition to On-Campus Operations Consultation

July 20, 2021

Unit 6 Approves Tentative Agreement

July 19, 2021

HGEA decries ‘stupid’ policy that’s forcing some vaccinated state workers to quarantine after travel

July 15, 2021

Get an Overview of the 2021 Advance Child Tax Credit

July 15, 2021

July 27 & 28: Learn How to Earn a FREE Bachelor's Degree!

July 14, 2021

Unit 6 Reaches Tentative Agreements; Electronic Voting Happening Now

July 09, 2021

DOE Employee Finally Compensated for Denied Leave

July 07, 2021

C&C of HNL Employees Exposed to COVID May File for Temporary Hazard Pay

July 06, 2021

Governor Ige Vetoes Teacher Bonus

July 06, 2021

Results of Run-off Election for Unit 14 State Board Director

July 01, 2021

WATCH: Randy Perreira gives an update on Gov. Ige's veto list and temporary hazard pay

June 24, 2021

READ: Ige: Lack Of Public Input Is Driving Concerns Over Bills - And Possible Vetoes

June 23, 2021

Deputy Sheriff Wins Back Job: “I’m indebted to HGEA”

June 18, 2021

Keith Hayashi Approved as Interim Superintendent of Hawaii's Public Schools

June 17, 2021

UH Response to HGEA Regarding Transition to On-Campus Operations Consultation

June 15, 2021

Apply Now: HGEA Union Strong Scholarship

June 10, 2021

Unit 14 Members: Mail in Your Ballot for Unit 14 State Board Director

June 10, 2021

Congratulations, 2021-2022 Charles R. Kendall and Russell K. Okata Scholarship Recipients!

June 07, 2021

READ: HGEA Response to UH Consultation Transition to On-Campus Operations

June 03, 2021

Powerful Cyber Wellness solutions

June 02, 2021

DOE Survey: American Rescue Plan Funds

June 02, 2021

June 11: Shoreline Fishing Tournament on Kauai

June 01, 2021

Next Week: Learn How to Earn a FREE Associate or Bachelor's Degree!

May 28, 2021

EUTF Enrollment Tips

May 28, 2021

Union Blood Drives Starting in June

May 27, 2021

Units 4, 13, 14 Approve Tentative Agreements

May 26, 2021

READ: Insulting co-workers is not the answer

May 25, 2021

HGEA Gives Back: 14 Months of Food Distribution on Oahu

May 21, 2021

June 11: Shoreline Fishing Tournament on Kauai

May 18, 2021

AFSCME FREE COLLEGE: Informational sessions for fall enrollment

May 18, 2021

Units 4, 13, 14 Reach Tentative Agreements; Electronic Voting Starts May 21

May 17, 2021

Results of 2021 HGEA State Board Election

May 17, 2021

CALL TO ACTION: Urge Gov. Ige to Veto HB 613 Giving $2,200 Bonuses to Teachers

May 13, 2021

READ: Teachers get bonuses; other workers left out

May 13, 2021

READ: HGEA's letter to Gov. Ige requests he veto bill giving $2,200 bonuses to teachers

May 11, 2021

ICYMI: Gov. Ige says lawmakers had ‘no authority’ to approve $2,200 bonuses for teachers

May 10, 2021

Congrats to HGEA Member/Head Coach Charlie Wade & UH Men's Volleyball Team for NCAA Championship Win

May 06, 2021

HGEA Statement on the Legislature’s $29M Bonus for Teachers

April 30, 2021

Members Only Insurance Products: Open Enrollment Begins May 1

April 29, 2021

54,000 Steps: Join Us in the Walk to Cure Arthritis

April 28, 2021

The Public Employee (Spring 2021)

April 26, 2021

EUTF open enrollment extended to May 14

April 23, 2021

Units 2, 3, 8 Approve Tentative Agreement, Unit 13 Rejects Employer Settlement Proposal

April 21, 2021

HGEA wins prohibited practices complaint against Hawaii State Hospital

April 20, 2021

Ratification voting for Units 2, 3, 8 and 13 begins April 21

April 15, 2021

HGEA supports properly implemented telework for employees

April 09, 2021

2021 State Board Election Candidate Forum Videos Available Online

April 06, 2021

April 14 Webinar: Learn About Your Health Plan Options

April 05, 2021

AFSCME members in Hawaii are already benefitting from the American Rescue Plan

April 05, 2021

April 24: Koko Crater Trail Restoration

April 05, 2021

May 8: Drive-Thru Clothing Donation

March 31, 2021

Letter to the Editor: Public workers support community, economy

March 29, 2021

Thank a Social Worker: March is National Social Work Month

March 22, 2021

HGEA wins precedent-setting case against former Public Safety administration

March 18, 2021

AFSCME condemns growing anti-Asian racism

March 15, 2021

DOE responds to HGEA’s demands for fairness as schools prepare for more in-person learning in the 4th quarter

March 14, 2021

HGEA presses for fair health & safety guidelines for 4th quarter return

March 11, 2021

Governor Ige calls off state furloughs, layoffs after President Biden signs $1.9T Covid-19 relief bill

March 10, 2021

The Union Difference: President Biden's American Rescue Plan

March 10, 2021

Efforts to Privatize Wastewater Treatment Facilities Averted

March 09, 2021

Members Only Contest: Win a two-night stay at the Queen Kapiolani Hotel in Waikiki!

March 08, 2021

Candidates for 2021 HGEA State Board Election

March 05, 2021

March 16-18: Join Us for AFSCME's Free College Benefit Presentations

March 05, 2021

Play in HGEA's March Madness Tournament Bracket Challenge!

March 03, 2021

BOE Meeting: HGEA opposes RIFs, Unit 6 Board calls for leadership change, add your voice to the conversation

March 02, 2021

HGEA Unit 6 Directors call for change in DOE leadership

March 01, 2021

Pro-worker highlights: Public workers keep Hawaii's economy going & Hawaii tops U.S. in 2020 union membership

February 25, 2021

Moving forward by safely bringing more students back to campuses

February 24, 2021

Join Us on Zoom with HGEA Member Benefit Discount Partners

February 20, 2021

TAKE ACTION: Support Direct Aid to States and Counties

February 18, 2021

AFSCME’s free bachelor’s degree program is here to stay

February 11, 2021

February 24: Landed homebuying virtual info sessions

February 10, 2021

HGEA fighting against privatization of your jobs!

February 08, 2021

Governor changes position: Grants admin leave for employees to get COVID-19 vaccine

February 06, 2021

Bill amended to keep shortage differentials as part of retirement calculations

February 05, 2021

Fighting for You: Class grievance filed for educational assistants’ health & safety

February 03, 2021

Avoid revenue leakage on our road to economic recovery

February 03, 2021

Working for You: Windward COVID Vaccine Clinic

February 02, 2021

HGEA to Gov. Ige: Allow state employees leave time to get COVID-19 vaccine!

February 02, 2021

Candidate Packets for 2021 HGEA State Board Election Now Available

January 27, 2021

In first days as president, Biden shows bold leadership

January 26, 2021

The HGEA family sends our condolences to the family of Billy Kenoi

January 25, 2021

Hawaii’s Peter Oshiro has his co-workers’ backs

January 24, 2021

Column: Government spending boosts economy

January 22, 2021

Fighting for You: Grievance results in safer working conditions at Honolulu Board of Water Supply

January 22, 2021

Citing additional federal funds, governor reduces DOE budget cuts

January 21, 2021

Gov. David Ige Issues Statement on DOE Budget

January 20, 2021

Saunders celebrates Biden-Harris inauguration; says they ‘will make the concerns of working people their highest priority’

January 18, 2021

Reviving Dr. King's Legacy by AFSCME President Lee Saunders

January 18, 2021

Advocating for More Federal Stimulus Funds to Reduce Proposed DOE Budget Cuts

January 15, 2021

READ: Biden plan a ‘massive step forward;’ additional flexible aid may be needed in the future

January 14, 2021

Department of Education Staff Vaccination Survey

January 14, 2021

2021 Legislative Priorities

January 14, 2021

Membership ratifies 25th Biennial HGEA General Assembly Charter & Bylaws amendments

January 14, 2021

READ: Joe Biden unveiling $1.9 trillion plan to stem coronavirus and steady economy

January 13, 2021

Don't forget: Comments Wanted on Compensation for Teachers and EOs & School Year Calendars—Deadline Jan. 15

January 13, 2021

Sign Up for Zoom Webinars About Achieving Racial Equity in Hawaii—first one is Jan. 15

January 13, 2021

Hawaii Labor Relations Board officially establishes HGEA Unit 15

January 07, 2021

FREE COVID-19 Exposure Notification App Now Available Statewide

January 07, 2021

READ: Lee Saunders denounces ‘acts of vandalism against our democracy’

January 04, 2021

Election Notice: 2021-2023 HGEA/AFSCME State Board of Directors

December 29, 2020

Furloughs delayed: federal stimulus relief coming

December 22, 2020

Fighting for You: HGEA wins settlement for food and drug inspectors and sanitarians

December 16, 2020

FREE AlohaSafe Alert App for COVID-19 Notification Available to County of Maui

December 15, 2020

DOE Furlough Plan was NOT shared with HGEA

December 15, 2020

Fighting for You: Settlement finalized for County of Kauai’s 4-10 workweek overtime grievance

December 14, 2020

WATCH: Governor planning layoffs despite furloughs

December 10, 2020

Joint Union Statement: Governor created chaos and confusion with furlough roll-out

December 09, 2020

JOINT STATEMENT: Governor's furlough plan and budget cuts will hurt Hawaii's working families, economy and communities

December 08, 2020

WATCH: Update from Randy Perreira

November 24, 2020

HGEA Offices closed for Thanksgiving

November 13, 2020

Recognizing the Critical Role of Imaging Technologists

October 30, 2020

WATCH: The latest union information from Randy Perreira

October 23, 2020

HGEA Files Petition to Recognize Bargaining Unit 15 – Ocean Safety and Water Safety Officers

October 16, 2020

WATCH: Randy Perreira's update on Governor's proposed furloughs

October 13, 2020

Submit your 2021 Legislative Proposals by November 6, 2020

October 12, 2020

HGEA Temporarily closed for all staff training on Tuesday, Oct. 13 from 8:30 a.m. until noon

October 06, 2020

WATCH: Randy Perreira gives latest info on Governor's furlough plan

October 06, 2020

READ: Blangiardi’s Own Words and Actions Come Back on Him

September 25, 2020

Video update from Randy Perreira

September 18, 2020

Unions to demand consultation and negotiations

September 17, 2020

Unions and DOE employees blindsided by newly released guidance from the DOH

September 07, 2020

County of Kauai’s Workweek Schedule Rectified After Being Implemented Without Consultation

September 04, 2020

HGEA Gets Deputy Sheriff’s Job Back After Wrongful Termination

September 03, 2020

HGEA offices closed on Labor Day

August 28, 2020

READ: Government Workers Who Worked From Home Before Now Deemed Essential

August 28, 2020

READ: HGEA Leader Frustrated with State Response to Coronavirus

August 26, 2020

Department of Education: FREE COVID-19 testing on Oahu starts Sunday

August 25, 2020

FREE COVID-19 testing on Oahu starts tomorrow!

August 25, 2020

August 25: Second Stay at Home order issued for Oahu

August 25, 2020

HGEA joins UPW in calling for immediate leadership change and safety improvements for DPS

August 20, 2020

WATCH: Randy Perreira's update addressing rumors

August 18, 2020

HGEA offices closed on Friday

August 17, 2020

Board of Regents to Consider Revised Resolution 20-03

August 17, 2020

WATCH: Randy Perreira's update on expected media reports about pay cuts and furloughs

August 16, 2020

PPE, Testing, Tracing, Timely Notification, Sanitizing and All Working Together For Schools Reopening

August 14, 2020

AFSCME Virtual Convention: Joe Biden will be a president for everyone

August 13, 2020

COVID surge prompts HGEA to tell Departments: Limit physical presence at worksites

August 12, 2020

DOE implementing statewide distance learning for most schools beginning August 17, 2020

August 10, 2020

HGEA files grievance on behalf of DOH contact tracers

August 10, 2020

Fighting For You: HGEA Demands Department of Public Safety to Notify Employees of All Potential COVID-19 Exposures

July 30, 2020

Unions Stand in Solidarity: Board of Education Special Board Meeting at 1:00 p.m.

July 29, 2020

ICYMI: HLRB Hears Temporary Workweek Trial

July 29, 2020

July 29: HawaiiWorks Update

July 28, 2020

Reminder: Stay Safe and Support Local!

July 28, 2020

READ: The Public Employee Summer Issue

July 23, 2020

Kauai 4-10 update: HLRB rules Collective Bargaining was NOT suspended; Imposed 4-10 Work Schedule Rescinded by Mayor Kawakami

July 23, 2020

WATCH: While school board deliberates date, more educators express anxiety over reopening

July 22, 2020

BOE: Schools are not ready to safely reopen to students on August 4

July 16, 2020

READ: Hawaii is Once Again the Most Unaffordable State in Which to Live

July 09, 2020

READ: HGEA's testimony about reopening of schools

July 07, 2020

READ: McConnell Predicts Congress Will Need Fifth Coronavirus Bill

July 02, 2020

READ: Pay Raises Would Help Revitalize the Economy

July 01, 2020

HGEA Offices Closed on Friday

June 29, 2020

Democratic Party of Hawaii Convention Reimbursement

June 26, 2020

READ: Public workers are doing our fair share

June 26, 2020

Collective Bargaining Bill Passes: THANK YOU HOUSE AND SENATE LEADERSHIP

June 26, 2020

Randy Perreira's video message on the passage of our collective bargaining bill

June 25, 2020

Graduate Information Session for HGEA Members

June 23, 2020

UPDATE: Collective Bargaining Bills Heard in Committee

June 22, 2020

Legislative Update for Monday, June 22

June 19, 2020

WATCH: Randy Perreira's video update on next week's legislative session and more

June 17, 2020

READ: Public Services Need More Federal Stimulus

June 16, 2020

READ: Face Masks, Temperature Checks: The New Reality for Summer School Students

June 16, 2020

Congratulations, Ray Pikelny!

June 09, 2020

Column: Unions press government on COVID safety

June 09, 2020

HGEA Offices Closed on Thursday

June 07, 2020

READ: Unions Press Government on COVID Safety

June 05, 2020

HGEA Demands Consultation & Negotiations Regarding Reopening of Schools for 2020-2021 School Year

June 04, 2020

WATCH: Virtual update from Randy Perreira

June 04, 2020

Submit testimony today on reopening of schools

June 03, 2020

READ: Public Services Often Are Taken For Granted

June 02, 2020

A message from Lee Saunders: My thoughts on the state of America today

June 01, 2020

COVID-19 Guidelines for HGEA Office Visits

May 29, 2020

HGEA Endorses Harry Kim for Hawaii County Mayor

May 29, 2020

WATCH: Randy Perreira's video update on our upcoming fights

May 28, 2020

HGEA Endorses Keith Amemiya for Honolulu Mayor

May 26, 2020

Providing Essential Services: The Ho`ala Program with WorkHawaii

May 22, 2020

Continuing to Protect Hawaii from Invasive Pests

May 21, 2020

All HGEA Offices Closed on Monday

May 21, 2020

Temporary Hazard Pay Request

May 21, 2020

Upcoming Landed Homebuying Information Sessions

May 19, 2020

LAST CHANCE: We Want to Hear From YOU!

May 18, 2020

News release: Keep workers and customers safe as government offices reopen

May 14, 2020

COVID-19: Information for Fraud Prevention

May 14, 2020

READ: Do No Harm: How Hawaii State Government Can Mitigate the COVID-19 Economic Crisis

May 14, 2020

Legislative Update: May 14, 2020

May 14, 2020

Governor's pay cuts off the table for now

May 08, 2020

Preparing for Higher Education’s New Normal

May 04, 2020

Helping to Bring Babies into the World of COVID-19

May 04, 2020

TOMORROW: Free COVID-19 Testing in Kalihi

April 30, 2020

ACTION NEEDED: Tell Congress to Fund the Front Lines

April 30, 2020

Protecting Health and Safety in the Workplace

April 28, 2020

We Want to Hear From You! Virtual Endorsement Interviews Starting Soon

April 27, 2020

HGEA President to Gov. Ige: Fund Your Workforce

April 24, 2020

Deputy Sheriff: Social Distancing Is Not Always An Option

April 23, 2020

Fighting for Temporary Hazard Pay

April 23, 2020

Fighting for Social Distancing in the Workplace

April 23, 2020

HawaiiWorks Volunteers are #HGEAStrong!

April 22, 2020

HawaiiWorks Update

April 22, 2020

AFSCME President Direct To Gov. Ige: Don't Furlough, Lay Off or Cut Pay for Gov't Workers

April 22, 2020

ICYMI: Letters to Governor Ige from Union Leaders Opposing Pay Cuts

April 22, 2020

Your Feedback on our Path to Economic Recovery

April 21, 2020

Local Economists: Best Solution is to Get Federal Loans, Not Cut State Worker Pay

April 20, 2020

Teleworking Behind-the-Scenes to Support Essential Industries

April 17, 2020

Police Radio Dispatcher Provides Own Sanitizing Supplies During COVID-19 Crisis

April 13, 2020

Continuing to Provide Essential Services for Special Needs Individuals

April 08, 2020

Maintaining infrastructure and services during the pandemic

April 06, 2020

Helping At-Risk Youth During a Global Health Crisis

April 06, 2020

Deployment of State Workforce

April 02, 2020

AFSCME: Legislation for Federal Aid, workplace protection and resources

April 02, 2020

Complete the 2020 Census online to help Hawaii secure our fair share of funding and resources

April 01, 2020

Coronavirus update from Senator Brian Schatz: Tax Relief for Individuals

April 01, 2020

Extension of the 2020 Open Enrollment for Active Employees

March 30, 2020

READ: New Leave Requirements Mandated by Congress for COVID-19

March 30, 2020

March 30: Video message from Randy Perreira

March 29, 2020

COVID-19 Update for Homeowners and Renters: How to access federal resources

March 27, 2020

READ: House passes $2.2T coronavirus relief package, rushes it to Trump

March 27, 2020

COVID-19 Update: March 27, 2020

March 27, 2020

READ: AFSCME’s Saunders: Coronavirus Relief Bill a Good Down Payment to “Fund the Front Lines”

March 25, 2020

HGEA Offices Closed for Kuhio Day

March 25, 2020

COVID-19 Update: March 25, 2020

March 25, 2020

Hawaii State AFL-CIO drive through food distribution schedule

March 25, 2020

READ: Hawaii public school cafeteria workers begin free meal service

March 24, 2020

March 24: Video message from Randy Perreira

March 23, 2020

Community Resource: Oneoahu.org

March 23, 2020

AFSCME endorses former Vice President Joe Biden for president

March 20, 2020

A message from Randy Perreira

March 19, 2020

Status Update: All Union Activities & Events Cancelled or Postponed

March 19, 2020

County of Hawaii: COVID-19 Guidelines

March 18, 2020

READ: HIDOE Media Advisory: HIDOE employees to begin remote work March 19, schools to close March 30

March 17, 2020

Questions About Statements Made in Gov. Ige's Press Conference

March 17, 2020

READ: HIDOE statement regarding Gov. David Ige's announcement

March 16, 2020

HGEA Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update Monday, March 16

March 16, 2020

HGEA Member Service Center & Offices

March 16, 2020

Hawaii State Judiciary COVID-19 Guidelines

March 15, 2020

Sharing: DOE official news release on extending Spring Break until March 27

March 14, 2020

Coronavirus Update for HGEA Members

March 12, 2020

COVID-19 Hotline: Call 2-1-1

March 09, 2020

March 9: COVID-19 update

March 09, 2020

March 9: COVID-19 Update (1)

March 06, 2020

March 6: COVID-19 update

March 05, 2020

Coronavirus Daily Updates from the Hawaii Department of Health

March 05, 2020

March 5: COVID-19 update

March 04, 2020

2020 Democratic Party-Run Presidential Primary Election

February 26, 2020

Preventative Guidance for Coronavirus Outbreak

February 20, 2020

Apply Now: Hawaii State AFL-CIO Scholarship

February 19, 2020

HGEA Endorses Kai Kahele for Congress!

February 13, 2020

Legislative update: February 13, 2020

February 13, 2020

All HGEA Offices Closed on Monday

February 11, 2020

Information for Employees Regarding the Coronavirus

February 06, 2020

Legislative Update: Status on priority bills and real-time updates available online

February 05, 2020

READ: DOH Names Employee of the Year

January 16, 2020

HGEA offices closed on Monday, January 20

January 15, 2020

Scholarship Opportunities: Applications due in January

January 02, 2020

Family Fun Day: Men's Basketball - UH vs CSUN, Feb. 1

January 01, 0001

Contract negotiations update: March 5, 2020

January 01, 0001

Democratic Party of Hawaii Presidential Voting

January 01, 0001

Stimulus package passage/Share your story

January 01, 0001

July 9: Voter Registration Deadline

January 01, 0001

Blood Bank of Hawaii: New Pop-Up Donation Centers

January 01, 0001

HGEA will be temporarily closed for mandatory training from 8:30 a.m. until noon on Tuesday, Oct. 13