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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
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
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
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 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 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
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
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
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
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 28, 2020
Reminder: Stay Safe and Support Local!
July 28, 2020
READ: The Public Employee Summer Issue
July 23, 2020
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
March 09, 2020
March 09, 2020
March 06, 2020
March 05, 2020
Coronavirus Daily Updates from the Hawaii Department of Health
March 05, 2020
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
December 27, 2019
Kamaaina Sundays at Iolani Palace
December 19, 2019
HGEA Offices Closed on Christmas and New Year's Day
December 18, 2019
Save the Date: 2020 Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Parade on Oahu
December 11, 2019
HGEA Offices Closed for Staff Training
November 26, 2019
READ: Grievance filed over safety risk outdated radios pose to Kauai Sheriffs
November 25, 2019
2019 Downtown Holiday Gift and Craft Fair
November 23, 2019
November 21, 2019
Give thanks, support union-made
November 21, 2019
HGEA Offices Closed for Thanksgiving
November 06, 2019
October 31, 2019
Submit Your Proposal for the 2021-2023 Contract
October 30, 2019
HGEA members honored as Principal and Vice Principal of the Year
October 28, 2019
December 14: Save the Date for HGEA Movie Day!
October 23, 2019
Save the Dates: 2020 Statewide Bowling Tournament
October 15, 2019
The Public Employee (October 2019)
October 10, 2019
November 30: Family Fun Day with UH Warriors
September 19, 2019
September 18, 2019
Save the Date: 2019 Downtown Holiday Craft and Gift Fair
September 12, 2019
2020-2021 Charles R. Kendall scholarship applications now available
August 29, 2019
August 29: Contract Negotiations Update
August 24, 2019
HGEA Board of Directors Run-Off Election Results
August 14, 2019
New safety shoe purchase process for State, DOE, UH & Judiciary
August 06, 2019
Which DOE Employees are Impacted by Requirement to Acquire NPI numbers?
August 01, 2019
Hurricane Preparedness for Home and Work
July 23, 2019
$15 Minimum Wage Differential for City & County of Honolulu Employees Ratified
July 19, 2019
DOE NPI & Medicaid Enrollment Consultation Information
July 17, 2019
AFSCME Public Safety Protection Plan PORAC Rate Increase
July 16, 2019
Judge to hear motions in airport security privatization lawsuit
July 15, 2019
2019-2021 State Board of Directors Run-off Election for President and Oahu-at-Large Timeline
June 27, 2019
HGEA Offices Closed for Staff Training and Independence Day
June 20, 2019
ICYMI: SWIM presentations coming soon!
June 20, 2019
READ: Junior Lifeguard Program, Ocean Safety Team Stand Out
June 07, 2019
June 03, 2019
Statewide Stop Work Informational Meetings in June
May 17, 2019
May 10, 2019
May 06, 2019
May 02, 2019
Legislative Update: May 2, 2019
May 01, 2019
🎧 AFSCME Podcast: "Beefing with the Boss"
April 30, 2019
May 6-10: Ramp Parking Closed at the HGEA Office
April 29, 2019
The Public Employee (April 2019)
April 19, 2019
Negotiations Update: EUTF Information
April 11, 2019
WATCH: 2019 State Board Election Candidate Forum videos
April 04, 2019
Legislative Update: April 4, 2019
April 03, 2019
Hawaii E&T Class: "Cigna Insurance"
April 02, 2019
Tomorrow: 2019 State Board Election Candidate Forum
February 28, 2019
OPEN ENROLLMENT: Cigna New Member Benefit
February 28, 2019
Due March 7: Candidate Nomination Papers for 2019 HGEA State Board Election
February 21, 2019
Working for You at the Legislature
February 07, 2019
Family Fun Day: Men's Volleyball on March 9
February 07, 2019
March 2: Silversword Planting on Maui
January 30, 2019
Oahu Volleyball League starts in March!
January 29, 2019
Oahu Movie Day: Captain Marvel
January 24, 2019
Coming Soon: Candidate nomination packets for 2019 HGEA State Board Election available on Feb. 5
January 24, 2019
Union Plus Scholarship Deadline is January 31, 2019!
January 18, 2019
Deadline for 2019-2020 Kendall Scholarships: January 22
January 17, 2019
MONDAY: Join us for the 2019 Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Parade
January 17, 2019
HGEA Offices Closed on Monday, January 21
December 31, 2018
The Public Employee (December 2018)
December 29, 2018
Register for the 2019 Great Aloha Run
December 20, 2018
Contract Negotiations Update: Impasse Filed for Most Units
December 19, 2018
HGEA Offices Closed on Christmas and New Year's Day
November 26, 2018
December 5 & 6: HGEA Holiday Craft & Gift Fair!
November 19, 2018
Parking Ramp Closed at Oahu Office
November 16, 2018
HGEA Offices Closed on November 22 & 23
November 08, 2018
Enter to win two tickets to UH Men's Basketball on November 18!
November 07, 2018
HGEA Offices Closed on November 12
November 01, 2018
Don't Forget - Tuesday is General Election Day!
October 31, 2018
HGEA Offices Closed on November 6
October 26, 2018
2019 Legislative Proposals due October 31
October 18, 2018
READ: Don't let outside special interests ruin Hawaii's Constitution
October 08, 2018
Vote No! on the Constitutional Convention Ballot Question
September 26, 2018
October 4: Men's March Against Violence
September 25, 2018
2019-2020 Charles R. Kendall scholarship applications available online
September 04, 2018
HGEA offices closed for the 24th Biennial General Assembly
August 30, 2018
August 30, 2018
CANCELLED: Kauai Labor Day Picnic
August 22, 2018
POSTPONED: Henry Kapono and Friends Concert
August 21, 2018
Hawaii Island & Maui Division Offices Closed Wednesday Due to Hurricane Lane
August 16, 2018
READ: Voters Just Killed Right to Work in Missouri, Proving Labor Still Has Power Under Janus
August 15, 2018
The Public Employee (August 2018)
August 06, 2018
Early Walk-In Voting is Happening Now!
July 12, 2018
WATCH: A message from U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (1)
June 28, 2018
READ: Why I'll Still Pay My Fair Share
June 27, 2018
Attacks on Working People - U.S. Supreme Court Rules on Janus Case
June 21, 2018
READ: A Question of Legitimacy Looms for the Supreme Court
June 14, 2018
Play in the 2018 Kendall Golf Tournament!
May 30, 2018
TOMORROW: AFSCME Women's Leadership Academy Online
May 24, 2018
May 24, 2018
READ: I Work with Mark Janus. Here’s How He Benefits from a Strong Union.
May 17, 2018
New Member Benefit: Save on Tuition at Hawaii Pacific University
May 09, 2018
April 26, 2018
Oahu office closing early on April 27
March 29, 2018
March 23, 2018
The Public Employee (March 2018)
March 22, 2018
HGEA Offices Closed on Monday and Friday
March 22, 2018
EUTF Open Enrollment Begins on April 2
March 04, 2018
READ Janus v. AFSCME: An Editorial by Senator Maize Hirono
March 01, 2018
READ: Looming Supreme Court Case Could Weaken Hawaii’s Unions
February 28, 2018
READ: Spate of ocean deaths underscores need to support lifeguards
February 26, 2018
READ: Government unions face a big court challenge
February 15, 2018
Legislative update: February 15, 2018
January 31, 2018
Legislative Update: January 2018
January 30, 2018
Movie Ticket Surcharges May Apply
December 28, 2017
November 08, 2017
September 29, 2017
The Public Employee (September 2017)
September 28, 2017
Workers on Janus: A Political Effort to Further Rig the Rules Against Working People
September 21, 2017
READ: Rightwing alliance plots assault to 'defund and defang' America's unions
September 07, 2017
August 24, 2017
READ: Donald Trump's approval rating lowest since taking office
August 13, 2017
READ: "A Better Deal" for American Workers? Not Without Unions
August 03, 2017
READ: Look out for workers in Hawaiian Tel takeover
August 01, 2017
READ: Threats facing working people and AFSCME's response
July 21, 2017
Mind the Gap: Why Wage Growth is Falling Behind
July 19, 2017
Trump’s Labor Board Appointments Are Another Blow for Unions
July 16, 2017
READ: Poll: Trump's six-month approval rating hits historic low
July 13, 2017
READ: County, HGEA reach agreement
July 05, 2017
June 29, 2017
HGEA Offices Closed on Tuesday
June 29, 2017
June 28, 2017
READ: Poll Shows U.S. Tumbling in World’s Regard Under Trump
June 28, 2017
READ: Koch brothers behind the push to kill healthcare in U.S.
June 23, 2017
WATCH: Why "Right-to-Work" is wrong for workers
June 22, 2017
READ: Trump takes steps to undo Obama legacy on labor
June 21, 2017
July 19: Save the Date for HGEA Pop-Ups!
June 15, 2017
READ: Bradley Foundation bankrolls attacks against unions
May 26, 2017
May 11, 2017
WATCH: Robert Reich: Trump’s Stock in Trade is Cruelty. Count the ways.
May 04, 2017
Opt-in to get HGEA Text Alerts!
May 04, 2017
Legislative Update: May 4, 2017
May 01, 2017
April 28, 2017
April 27, 2017
Unit 6 Ratification voting April 28 & 29
April 27, 2017
Contract arbitration decisions rendered
April 21, 2017
The Public Employee (April 2017)
April 21, 2017
Contract Negotiations - Panel Deliberations Ongoing
April 20, 2017
READ: Hawaii Lifeguards Could Lose Legal Protection
April 12, 2017
April 12, 2017
Contract Negotiations Update - Decision Expected Next Week
April 05, 2017
Thank You for Your Testimony on S.B. 207
April 03, 2017
HGEA Submits Testimony Against Administration Proposed Changes to Act 1
April 03, 2017
HGEA Opposes Administration Proposed Changes to Act 1
March 29, 2017
Call to Action - Oppose Supreme Court Nominee Gorsuch
March 23, 2017
March 23, 2017
Legislative Update: March 23, 2017
March 18, 2017
Thank you for providing testimony on HB 233, 234
March 14, 2017
IRS Renders Opinion on ERS Lawsuit
March 14, 2017
March 14: HHSC Maui Region Legislative Update
March 10, 2017
The Kahie Project: Become a Bone Marrow Donor and Help Save Lives!
March 02, 2017
Legislative update: March 2, 2017
March 01, 2017
AFSCME Statement on Oral Arguments before 7th Circuit Court in Janus Case
February 23, 2017
Deceptive "Right-to-Work" laws hurt everyone
February 17, 2017
February 17: Contract Negotiations Update
January 27, 2017
April 1-2, 2017: State Golf Tournament on Maui
January 27, 2017
Contract Negotiations Update: Arbitration hearings to start in February
January 11, 2017
HGEA Seeks Legislative Changes to Act 1
January 06, 2017
January 16: Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Parade
December 28, 2016
December 23, 2016
First Arbitration Hearings Tentatively Set for February
December 17, 2016
The Public Employee (December 2016)
December 15, 2016
Volunteers Wanted: Meals on Wheels
December 15, 2016
Kendall Fundraiser: Kadomatsu on Kauai
December 08, 2016
Application deadline extended for 2017 State Bowling Tournament
December 06, 2016
AFSCME affiliation fee increase effective January 1, 2017
November 22, 2016
Dec. 7 & 8: HGEA Holiday Craft & Gift Fair
November 22, 2016
November 09, 2016
HHSC Initial RIF Canceled, New RIF Scheduled for 2017
November 07, 2016
Hawaii Supreme Court Rules Public Employee Health Benefits Protected by Constitution
November 03, 2016
November 03, 2016
October 17, 2016
Maui Region Hospitals Supplemental Agreement Update
October 14, 2016
CORRECTION: Oahu Holiday Party
October 14, 2016
Maui Region Hospitals Transition Update: HGEA reaches supplemental agreement with State
October 13, 2016
Save the Date: 2017 Statewide Bowling Tournament
October 13, 2016
Contract Negotiations Update: October 13
October 12, 2016
West Hawaii: Join Us for Ukulele Classes
October 12, 2016
West Hawaii: Ti-Leaf Lei Making
October 10, 2016
2017 Legislative proposal forms available
September 17, 2016
Maui Region Transition Update: September 17
September 16, 2016
HGEA and DTRIC team up on Drive Aloha campaign
September 07, 2016
Maui Region Transition Update: September 7
September 01, 2016
Maui Region Transition Update: September 1
August 30, 2016
Maui Region Transition: August 30
August 26, 2016
Maui Region Transition: August 26
August 25, 2016
AFSCME Members: Earn a Free College Degree
August 23, 2016
Maui Region Transition: Please provide your feedback
August 20, 2016
ERS Files Temporary Restraining Order To Stop Early Retirement and Severance Payout
August 11, 2016
Employees' Retirement System Lawsuit
August 05, 2016
Play in the 8th Annual Kendall Golf Tournament
August 01, 2016
July 24, 2016
Will Governor Ige Ignore the Law?
July 21, 2016
July 20, 2016
HGEA Mourns the Passing of Congressman Mark Takai
July 20, 2016
Legislature Overrides Veto of SB 2077
July 19, 2016
Special Session on SB 2077 To Reconvene Wednesday
July 18, 2016
Executive Director Fires Back at Governor's Proposal
July 15, 2016
The Public Employee (July 2016)
July 15, 2016
Membership Ratifies 2016 HGEA General Assembly Charter & Bylaw Amendments
July 12, 2016
Lawmakers Override Veto of Senate Bill 2077
July 11, 2016
Governor To Veto SB 2077 Tomorrow
July 09, 2016
Senate Bill 2077 Veto Anticipated, Special Session Possible
July 08, 2016
Senate Bill 2077 Remains On Veto List
July 07, 2016
READ: Maui hospital workers’ payout bill not a ‘sweetheart’ deal
July 01, 2016
HHSC Maui Region Employees Contract Information Update
June 27, 2016
Bill to Help Maui Members Now on Governor's Veto List
June 24, 2016
HHSC Maui Survey Reminder: We want to hear from you!
June 20, 2016
News Release: HGEA Announces 2016 Primary Election Endorsements
June 18, 2016
June 16, 2016
Labor Unity Event at Wet 'n' Wild Hawaii
May 24, 2016
May 20, 2016
Maui County Council votes unanimously to fund Unit 14 Ocean Safety Officers' pay raises
May 20, 2016
Maui Region Hawaii Health Systems Corporation Update: May 20
May 19, 2016
HGEA comments on U.S. Rep. Mark Takai's announcement that he's not seeking re-election
May 19, 2016
News Release: HGEA Endorses Harry Kim for Hawaii Island Mayor
May 17, 2016
Ninth Circuit Court Decision Delays HHSC Maui Region Privatization
May 13, 2016
23rd Biennial HGEA General Assembly Recap
May 11, 2016
May 10, 2016
Details of S.B. 2077 - Affects Certain HHSC Maui Region Members
May 08, 2016
WEDNESDAY: Support funding for Unit 14 arbitration award
May 05, 2016
Improved Version of Senate Bill 2077 Passes
May 02, 2016
April 27, 2016
Update: Maui County Council Funding for Unit 14 Arbitration Award
April 20, 2016
Contact Maui County Councilmember Riki Hokama TODAY!
April 19, 2016
READ: Public sector wages not keeping up with the high cost of paradise
April 16, 2016
Maui defers funding on Unit 14 arbitration award
April 15, 2016
READ: Union asks lawmakers to help staff at hospitals
March 16, 2016
National Association of Letter Carriers Food Drive
March 14, 2016
Maui Region RIF May Affect HHSC Employees Statewide
March 10, 2016
February 19, 2016
HGEA saddened by the death of David K. Trask, Jr.
February 13, 2016
The Public Employee (February 2016)
February 02, 2016
RIF Notification Part of Process as State Transitions HHSC to Kaiser
January 22, 2016
READ: Weaker unions mean a weaker middle class
January 19, 2016
Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: Mahalo for your support!
January 15, 2016
Transition date set for Kaiser take over of HHSC Maui
January 14, 2016
MUST READ: Letter to the editor from Randy Perreira & editorial from Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell
January 14, 2016
State reaches deal with Kaiser Permanente for HHSC Maui Region Hospitals
January 11, 2016
HHSC Maui Region Update State near deal with Kaiser Permanente
December 25, 2015
Happy Holidays from HGEA Executive Director Randy Perreira
December 11, 2015
READ: Letters to the editors from HGEA members
December 03, 2015
December 02, 2015
November 30, 2015
Charter and Bylaws proposal form available online
November 19, 2015
Randy Perreira Re-Elected as AFL-CIO President
November 19, 2015
Sign the petition: Enough is enough!
November 10, 2015
October 19, 2015
October 14, 2015
Lunch + Learn: Guest speaker Randy Perreira gives update on continued attacks on unions
October 01, 2015
READ: Op-Ed by Executive Director Randy Perreira Regarding Public Attacks on School Leaders
September 19, 2015
News Release: HGEA announces 50th year of Charles R. Kendall Scholarship
September 16, 2015
READ: Union-busting Scott Walker would set working conditions back 100 years if he becomes President
September 16, 2015
We're Under Attack! Join Us So That We Can Fight Back!
September 15, 2015
News Release: HGEA Holiday Craft Fair Raises Funds to Benefit Kendall Scholarships
September 09, 2015
The Public Employee (September 2015)
September 09, 2015
September 04, 2015
Remember How Unions Improved Workers’ Lives
July 31, 2015
July 02, 2015
News Release: Hawaii Government Employees Association Announces 2015-2016 Scholarship Recipients
July 02, 2015
Congratulations Charles R. Kendall and Russell K. Okata Scholarship Recipients
May 20, 2015
Breakdown of 2015-2017 State Board of Directors Election Results
May 16, 2015
2015-2017 State Board of Directors Election Results
May 11, 2015
Nurses Week: Safe Staffing Levels a Priority
May 04, 2015
Governor, Legislators Send Privatization Bill to Conference
May 04, 2015
H.B. 1075 Expected to Pass Final Reading Friday
April 30, 2015
Kauai Director-At-Large special election schedule
April 30, 2015
News Release: HGEA Units 3 and 4 Ratify New Two-Year Contract
April 27, 2015
New Unit 3/4 Tentative Agreement - Voting Starts Monday
April 23, 2015
Contract Ratification Halted for Units 3 and 4
April 17, 2015
HGEA Stewards — Helping members in the workplace
April 16, 2015
Legislative update: H.B. 1075 passes Third Reading in the Senate
April 14, 2015
News Release: HGEA Unit 9 Members Ratify 2015-2017 Contract
April 08, 2015
The Public Employee (April 2015)
April 08, 2015
Unit 9 member Rose Kroner testifies against H.B. 1075
April 08, 2015
Wes Lo testifies in support of H.B. 1075
April 08, 2015
Linda Rosen and Ray Vara support privatization of MMMC
April 03, 2015
Wednesday: Hearing for new version of HHSC privatization bill scheduled
March 30, 2015
13 Unit 6 principals nominated for Excellence in School Leadership award
March 20, 2015
Joey Savino testifies against HB 1075
March 20, 2015
March 16, 2015
HHSC Privatization Bill Goes To Senate Committee Hearing
March 14, 2015
Congratulations, Member Appreciation Month Winners!
March 12, 2015
HGEA announces candidates for 2015-2017 State Board of Directors
March 11, 2015
Legislative Update - House Bill 1075
March 09, 2015
March 05, 2015
Update on HHSC House Bill 1075
March 02, 2015
Update on HHSC House Bill 1075 — Members Testify at Hearing, Decision Making Tomorrow
March 02, 2015
HGEA retiree John Witeck testifies in opposition to HB 1075
March 02, 2015
Unit 9 member Nadine Cho testifies against HB 1075
March 02, 2015
Unit 9 member Mary Wagner testifies against HB 1075
February 25, 2015
Submit Testimony — House Finance Committee to Hear HHSC Bills Friday, Feb. 27
February 18, 2015
HHSC Bills - Make Your Voice Heard
February 16, 2015
HHSC Bill Hearings Tuesday, Feb. 17 - Submit Testimony
February 14, 2015
House Labor & Public Employment Committee to hear HHSC Bills Tuesday, Feb. 17
February 12, 2015
Legislative Update On HHSC Privatization Bills
February 11, 2015
Unit 9 member Susie Uwekoolani testifies opposing privatization efforts
February 06, 2015
January 31, 2015
The Public Employee (January 2015)
December 11, 2014
News Release: HGEA Holiday Craft Fair Raises $9,261 for Aloha United Way
December 04, 2014
News Release: HGEA Names Caroline Sluyter Communications Officer
October 15, 2014
Why we're supporting Mark Takai
October 01, 2014
September 02, 2014
Labor Day 2014 Message from Executive Director Randy Perreira
August 25, 2014
News Release: HGEA’S General Election Endorsements
August 05, 2014
July 31, 2014
New laws passed to benefit exempt employees
July 30, 2014
The Public Employee (July 2014)
July 18, 2014
One more reason to vote for U.S. Senator Brian Schatz
July 01, 2014
News Release: HGEA awards scholarships to 37 members and dependents
June 10, 2014
General Assembly 2014 Resolutions
June 06, 2014
Randy Perreira Op-Ed Commentary: HGEA supports giving school leaders resources they need
May 10, 2014
22nd Biennial HGEA General Assembly
April 26, 2014
Legislative Update: Senate Bill 3064 regarding HHSC dies in session
April 22, 2014
Legislative Update on Senate Bill 3064 regarding HHSC
April 21, 2014
News Release: Arbitrators award pay raises to HGEA Bargaining Unit 6
April 21, 2014
Arbitrators award pay raises to HGEA Bargaining Unit 6
April 07, 2014
Legislative Update: HHSC Hearings for Senate Bill 3064
March 19, 2014
Legislative update on HHSC bill — March 19, 2014
March 10, 2014
Legislative update on HHSC bill that proposes public-private partnership
March 03, 2014
Legislative Update — March 3, 2014
March 01, 2014
Results of 2013-2015 special election for Unit 14 state board director
February 28, 2014
The Public Employee (February 2014)
February 28, 2014
HGEA members ratify 2013-2015 contract for Bargaining Unit 9
February 27, 2014
News Release: HGEA members ratify 2013-2015 contract for Bargaining Unit 9
February 20, 2014
News Release: HGEA and DLNR team up to plant rare Haleakala Silversword
December 04, 2013
AFSCME endorses U.S. Senator Brian Schatz
November 26, 2013
A Thanksgiving message from Randy Perreira
November 25, 2013
READ: Letter to the editor from Randy Perreira
November 14, 2013
HGEA Bargaining Unit 14 Update — Informational Meetings
November 14, 2013
John D. Trojacek named 2013 "Top Cop"
November 09, 2013
Hawaii Labor Relations Board officially establishes Bargaining Unit 14
November 01, 2013
Charter and Bylaws proposal form
October 18, 2013
Randy Perreira receives Hawaii Labor Relations Legends Award
October 11, 2013
News Release: HGEA members overwhelmingly ratify contract for Bargaining Unit 13
October 11, 2013
HGEA members ratify 2013-2017 contract for Bargaining Unit 13
October 03, 2013
September 30, 2013
READ: Letter to the Star-Advertiser from Randy Perreira
September 14, 2013
Results of 2013-2015 special election for Unit 13 state board director
September 05, 2013
Brian Schatz: Committed to providing access to health care in rural communities
September 05, 2013
August 31, 2013
The Public Employee (August 2013)
August 30, 2013
Sheena Alaiasa named National Middle Level Principal of the Year
August 14, 2013
News Release: HGEA members elect President and Board of Directors for 2013-2015 term
August 13, 2013
News Release: HGEA awards scholarships to 37 members and dependents
August 12, 2013
HGEA's endorsed candidate for U.S. Senate supports Medicare bill to reduce costs, save billions
August 11, 2013
Senator Brian Schatz supports Medicare bill to reduce costs, save billions
July 05, 2013
2013-2014 Charles R. Kendall and Russell K. Okata Scholarship recipients
June 25, 2013
News Release: First new HGEA bargaining unit created in 34 years
June 24, 2013
April 30, 2013
News Release: HGEA members reject 2013-2015 employer’s offer for Bargaining Unit 13
April 28, 2013
The Public Employee (April 2013)
April 26, 2013
Unit 13 ratification meeting schedules available
April 26, 2013
Unit 6 members recognized for excellence in school leadership
April 25, 2013
Breakdown of 2013 ratification voting results for HGEA bargaining units 2, 3 and 4
April 25, 2013
News Release: HGEA members ratify 2013-2015 contract for Bargaining Unit 8
April 25, 2013
Unit 13 – Vote on Settlement Offer from Employer
April 25, 2013
HGEA members ratify 2013-2015 contract for Bargaining Unit 8
April 25, 2013
News Release: Unit 13 members to vote on employer’s formal settlement offer
April 24, 2013
News Release: HGEA reaches tentative agreement for Unit 8
April 24, 2013
News Release: HGEA members ratify 2013-2015 contract for Bargaining Units 2, 3 and 4
April 24, 2013
HGEA members ratify 2013-2015 contract for Bargaining Units 2, 3 and 4
April 24, 2013
HGEA and UH, state reach tentative agreement for Unit 8
April 20, 2013
HGEA and state, counties reach tentative agreements with Units 2, 3 & 4
April 20, 2013
News Release: HGEA reaches tentative agreements for Units 2, 3 and 4
April 19, 2013
Read: Letter to the Editor from Randy Perreira
April 19, 2013
WATCH: Randy Perreira on PBS Hawaii's INSIGHTS
April 16, 2013
2013-2015 Contract Negotiations Proposals — April 16, 2013
April 12, 2013
2013-2015 Contract Negotiations Update — April 12, 2013
April 08, 2013
HHSC Update: Meeting with local healthcare providers and insurers held
April 04, 2013
2013-2015 Contract Negotiations Update — April 4, 2013
April 02, 2013
2013-2015 Contract Negotiations Update — April 2, 2013
April 02, 2013
News Release: Arbitrators award pay raises to HGEA Unit 9 nurses
March 25, 2013
March 16, 2013
Legislative Update: Senate passes amended HHSC task force bill
March 15, 2013
Read: Letter to the editor from Randy Perreira in Pacific Business News
March 13, 2013
March 06, 2013
Banner Health Update: HGEA's phone conference with Banner Health executives
March 06, 2013
February 27, 2013
February 24, 2013
February 22, 2013
News Release: HGEA and DLNR join together in planting rare Haleakala Silversword
February 14, 2013
February 09, 2013
February 08, 2013
HGEA members voice concerns about potential takeover of public hospitals by Banner Health
February 04, 2013
Oppose Banner Health — this Wednesday, fight against privatization of Hawaii's public hospitals
January 31, 2013
2013-2015 Contract Negotiations Update
January 30, 2013
The Public Employee (January 2013)
January 24, 2013
January 11, 2013
Clarification: UPW’s Unit 10 draft arbitration award issued
January 11, 2013
Press Statement: Statement by HGEA Executive Director Randy Perreira regarding Banner Health
January 10, 2013
UPW’s Unit 10 draft arbitration award issued
January 07, 2013
Banner Health Update: Maui Memorial responds to HGEA letter
January 04, 2013
Letter to Midweek from Randy Perreira
January 02, 2013
Randy Perreira: Forming a Healthy Union
December 26, 2012
Unit 9 Arbitration Update - Dec. 26, 2012
December 17, 2012
Statement by HGEA Executive Director Randy Perreira on the passing of U.S. Senator Daniel K. Inouye
December 17, 2012
December 07, 2012
Mainland hospital eyes Maui Memorial
November 30, 2012
Unit 9 Arbitration Update – November 30, 2012
November 21, 2012
A Thanksgiving message from HGEA Executive Director Randy Perreira
November 16, 2012
Read: Letter to the editor from Randy Perreira
November 09, 2012
Unit 9 Arbitration Update - Nov. 9, 2012
November 08, 2012
Unit 9 Arbitration Update - Nov. 8, 2012
November 07, 2012
Unit 9 Arbitration Update - Nov. 7, 2012
November 06, 2012
Unit 9 Arbitration Update - Nov. 6, 2012
November 05, 2012
Unit 9 Arbitration Update - Nov. 5, 2012
November 02, 2012
Contract Update: City & County of Honolulu EUTF Reimbursement Payments
November 02, 2012
Unit 9 arbitration hearing begins Monday
October 22, 2012
October 17, 2012
Read: Rail is a matter of equity for West Oahu residents
October 12, 2012
Contract Update: Favored Nation Implementation - October 12, 2012
September 18, 2012
Unit 9 Contract Negotiations Update - September 18, 2012
September 02, 2012
Labor Day Message 2012 from Executive Director Randy Perreira
August 31, 2012
Labor Day and the Future of America
July 31, 2012
The Public Employee (July 2012)
July 20, 2012
Letter to the Hawaii Tribune-Herald from Randy Perreira
July 11, 2012
July 09, 2012
Unit 9 Contract Negotiations Update - July 9, 2012
June 29, 2012
News Release: HGEA awards scholarships to 47 members and dependents
June 12, 2012
Contract Negotiations Update: Favored Nation Implementation - June 12, 2012
May 23, 2012
Unit 9 Contract Negotiations Update - May 23, 2012
May 15, 2012
Thank a Union: 36 Ways Unions Have Improved Your Life
May 14, 2012
Watch online: 21st Biennial General Assembly
May 03, 2012
Legislative Update: Senate and House vote on EUTF and other bills
April 29, 2012
Watch online: 21st Biennial General Assembly
April 28, 2012
Legislative Update: Favored Nation EUTF Bills Set for Final Vote
April 26, 2012
Contract Negotiations Update: Favored Nation Status - April 26, 2012
April 19, 2012
2012 AFSCME Family Scholarship Winner
April 16, 2012
Unit 9 Contract Negotiations Update - April 16, 2012
April 16, 2012
Contract Negotiations Update - Favored Nation Status - April 16, 2012
March 02, 2012
HGEA Executive Director Randy Perreira honored by his alma mater
February 28, 2012
The Public Employee (February 2012)
February 28, 2012
News Release: HGEA and UPW announce their endorsement of Kirk Caldwell for Honolulu Mayor
February 28, 2012
Press Conference: HGEA and UPW announce their endorsement of Kirk Caldwell for Honolulu Mayor
February 27, 2012
Press Conference: HGEA and UPW to announce endorsement for Honolulu Mayor Tuesday, February 28
February 27, 2012
Watch live: HGEA & UPW to announce endorsement for Honolulu Mayor on Tues., Feb. 28
February 26, 2012
Watch live: HGEA & UPW announce endorsement for Honolulu Mayor
February 24, 2012
HGEA Negotiations Update - Favored Nation Status
February 15, 2012
Legislative Update: Pension spiking bill deferred by House, still moving in Senate
February 15, 2012
Unit 9 Contract Negotiations Update - February 15, 2012
February 04, 2012
Legislative Update: EUTF and DOE Tenure
January 25, 2012
HGEA may file complaint against state over contract talks
January 11, 2012
EUTF update: pharmacy benefit management
January 09, 2012
HSTA and state reach tentative agreement
January 04, 2012
Iowa GOP Caucus Frontrunners’ Policies Will Hurt Working and Middle Classes
August 23, 2011
HSTA's actions jeopardize collective bargaining for all public employees
July 29, 2011
Final contract language for university employees in Units 2, 3 and 4
July 29, 2011
Final contract language for DOE employees in Units 2, 3, 4, 6 and 13
July 22, 2011
EUTF Update: Awarding of contracts
July 21, 2011
Newsmaker: Watch the Interview With HGEA Executive Director Randy Perreira
July 20, 2011
Contract Negotiations Update: Supplemental agreement for Kauai County employees
July 20, 2011
Contract Negotiations Update: Supplemental agreement for Maui County employees
July 14, 2011
Final contract language for Unit 8 employees
July 13, 2011
Letter to the Star-Advertiser from President Jackie Ferguson-Miyamoto
July 13, 2011
Contract Negotiations Update: Supplemental agreement for Hawaii County employees
June 30, 2011
Final contract language for state employees in Units 2, 3, 4 and 13
June 29, 2011
Negotiations Update: Unit 9 negotiating team prepares for arbitration
June 22, 2011
Negotiations Update: Unit 9 proceeds to arbitration; HGEA informs HLRB of impasse
June 16, 2011
Unit 9 Contract Negotiations Update: HGEA met with employer; team to determine next steps
June 16, 2011
Status of contract negotiations for other bargaining units
June 08, 2011
Contract Negotiations Update: Contract language being finalized
June 08, 2011
Unit 9 Contract Negotiations Update
May 26, 2011
News Release: HGEA awards scholarships to 26 members and dependents
May 26, 2011
Congratulations to the 2011-2012 Charles R. Kendall and Russell K. Okata Scholarship winners
May 19, 2011
May 16, 2011
Unit 9 Contract Negotiations Update
May 04, 2011
House votes on 5% legislative salary cut, ERS changes for prospective employees
May 03, 2011
Unit 6 members recognized for excellence in school leadership
April 30, 2011
Legislative update: HGEA priority and take-away bills do not pass
April 28, 2011
The Public Employee (April 2011)
April 26, 2011
Breakdown of ratification voting results for HGEA bargaining units 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9 and 13
April 25, 2011
April 25, 2011
April 21, 2011
Legislative Update: Conference committee hearings begin today
April 19, 2011
Ratification meetings happening now; voting results announced Monday evening
April 14, 2011
Legislative Update: EUTF; Collective Bargaining; Creation of Bargaining Unit 14
April 14, 2011
April 13, 2011
Letter from your negotiating team; summary of tentative agreement; ratification meeting schedule
April 09, 2011
Legislative update: Proposal for temporary GET increase dead
April 08, 2011
Contract Negotiations Update: Summary of tentative agreement
April 07, 2011
Inaccurate media reports about tentative agreement
April 06, 2011
April 06, 2011
Tentative agreement reached for 2011-2013 contracts; Statewide ratification meetings to be scheduled
April 06, 2011
News Release: HGEA reaches tentative agreement with state and county employers
March 28, 2011
Legislative Update: State budget, ERS overtime calculation and pension tax
March 24, 2011
March 07, 2011
HGEA Executive Director Randy Perreira responds to Honolulu Star-Advertiser editorial
March 04, 2011
Honolulu Star-Advertiser "Name in the News": Randy Perreira
March 04, 2011
Legislative Update: EUTF, Creation of Bargaining Unit 14
March 01, 2011
Legislative Update on Priority and Takeaway Bills
February 11, 2011
Retirees, and union leaders and members voice opposition to retirement take-away bills
February 09, 2011
Your benefits are under attack! This Friday, fight for what you have earned!
February 07, 2011
Stop Work Informational Meetings (SWIM) presentation available online
February 05, 2011
2011 Legislative Update: ERS & EUTF
January 27, 2011
Governor Abercrombie didn’t inform HGEA of his plan to cut state employee pay