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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

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

Willie K. Life on Stage

November 21, 2019

Give thanks, support union-made

November 21, 2019

HGEA Offices Closed for Thanksgiving

November 06, 2019

HGEA Offices Closed on Monday

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

American Income Life Letter

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

Kamamalu Building Problems

June 03, 2019

Statewide Stop Work Informational Meetings in June

May 17, 2019

Contract Negotiations Update

May 10, 2019

Unit 9 Arbitration

May 06, 2019

Happy Nurses Week!

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

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

HGEA Offices Closed on Monday

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

HGEA Offices Closed May 28

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

Our 2018 Endorsement Process

April 26, 2018

Oahu office closing early on April 27

March 29, 2018

Senator Brian Schatz Helps Hawaii Receive Federal Funding for East-West Center, Affordable Housing and Other Critical Programs

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

HGEA Offices Closed on Monday

November 08, 2017

HGEA Offices Closed on Friday

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

September 20: HGEA Pop-Ups!

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 13, 2017

READ: County, HGEA reach agreement

July 05, 2017

On the Record: Freedom

June 29, 2017

HGEA Offices Closed on Tuesday

June 29, 2017

July 19: HGEA POP-UPS!

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

June 8: HGEA Pop-Ups!

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

Unit 6 Contract Ratified

April 28, 2017

AFSCME Free College Benefit

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

HGEA offices closed on Friday

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

HGEA offices closed on Monday

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

HGEA Offices Closed on Monday

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

Red Kettle Campaign

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

December 2: Lights on Rice

November 03, 2016

Sold Out: Oahu Holiday Party

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

Go Vote!

July 24, 2016

Will Governor Ige Ignore the Law?

July 21, 2016

Who Voted for the Override?

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

Revised U.S. Ninth Circuit Court Order Further Narrows Injunction Delaying HHSC Maui Region Privatization Process

June 16, 2016

Labor Unity Event at Wet 'n' Wild Hawaii

May 24, 2016

Attorney General Asks U.S. Ninth Circuit Court to Lift Injunction Delaying HHSC Maui Region Privatization Process

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

Maui County Council Budget and Finance Committee Passes Funding Legislation for Unit 14 Ocean Safety Officers

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

HGEA Advocating to Fix Senate Bill 2077: Legislators currently considering a version with serious flaws

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

Workers: Know your rights

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

Joshua Capp Right To Work

December 02, 2015

Josh Capp Full Interview

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

HGEA & Coalition of Kaiser Permanente Unions Meeting Summary Hawaii Health Systems Corporation - Maui Region

October 19, 2015

Job Fair & Website Information for Hawaii Health Systems Corporation Employees Impacted by Privatization

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

Give a Union a Shaka!

September 04, 2015

Remember How Unions Improved Workers’ Lives

July 31, 2015

Save on Gas Every Weekend

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

HHSC Hearing Turns Unruly

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

Negotiations Update

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

Negotiations Update

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

About David Ige

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

Shan Tsutsui Works for Us

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

Press statement by HGEA Executive Director Randy Perreira on the tentative agreement for Bargaining Unit 13

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

HGEA's endorsed candidate for U.S. Senate is committed to providing access to health care in rural communities

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

New bargaining unit created

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

HSTA's tentative agreement

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

Call to action: Submit testimony to voice your concerns about HHSC task force bill for Friday's Senate hearing

March 06, 2013

Banner Health Update: HGEA's phone conference with Banner Health executives

March 06, 2013

Legislative Update: Senate and House pass bills relating to HHSC, Bargaining Unit 14 and EUTF prior to First Crossover

February 27, 2013

Banner Health Update: House Finance passes bill to create HHSC task force, Senate Ways and Means bill places financial limitations for private vendors

February 24, 2013

Banner Health Update: House Finance bills deferred, Senate Ways and Means to make decision on Tuesday

February 22, 2013

News Release: HGEA and DLNR join together in planting rare Haleakala Silversword

February 14, 2013

HGEA members testify against Banner Health at Senate hearing; committee makes significant changes to bill

February 09, 2013

Fight against privatization of Hawaii's public hospitals — this Wednesday, voice your opposition to Banner Health

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

News Release: Public school principals initiate and develop new evaluation system – key element to achieve Race to the Top goals

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

News Release: Statement by HGEA Executive Director Randy Perreira on the passing of U.S. Senator Daniel K. Inouye:

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

Contract Update: Dues adjustment for employees exempt from the 5% temporary salary reduction (State Executive Branch Only)

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

Governor VETOES EUTF bill

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

2011-2013 Contract Update: HGEA continues to work to finalize contract language for Units 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 and 13

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

HGEA members ratify 2011-2013 contract for Bargaining Units 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 and 13; Unit 9 members reject their contract

April 25, 2011

News Release: HGEA members ratify 2011-2013 contract for Bargaining Units 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 and 13; Unit 9 members reject their contract

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

HGEA responds to House Republicans’ criticism of the union’s tentative agreement with state, counties

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

URGENT! Submit testimony -- Senate WAM hearing on temporary GET increase and tax exemption proposal TODAY

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

Legislative Update: Emergency Appropriation to Fund EUTF signed into law; status updates on priority and takeaway bills

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

January 01, 0001

READ: Poll: Trump's six-month approval rating hits historic low

January 01, 0001

READ: Hirono Bill Aims to Strengthen Unions

January 01, 0001

WATCH: A message from U.S. Senator Brian Schatz

January 01, 0001

HGEA Offices Closed on November 22 & 23

January 01, 0001

HGEA Offices Closed on Christmas and New Year's Day

January 01, 0001

Oahu E&T Class: HGEA’s Unit Governance and Organizational Structure

January 01, 0001

Legislative Update: April 25, 2019

January 01, 0001

HGEA Offices Closed on Labor Day

January 01, 0001

Save the Date: 2020 Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Parade

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