It’s time! (Maui County)

EVENTS COMING SOON | PERKS & DISCOUNTS | GIVE A MEMBER A SHAKA | Oct. 15, 2024

Your ballot should be arriving in the mail within the next few days. Electing labor-friendly lawmakers means better laws and quality of life for Hawaii’s working families, so please consider voting for our endorsed candidates.

Be sure to mail your ballots in early and encourage your friends and family to do the same!

VIEW MAUI ENDORSEMENTS

Herstory: Rep. Jill Tokuda Talks Women in Politics

With the possibility of the nation electing its first woman president in Vice President Kamala Harris, we sat down with U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda to reflect on Hawaii’s own pioneer for women in politics, the late U.S. Rep. Patsy Mink.

We also discuss Rep. Tokuda’s work at Capitol Hill and what’s at stake in the upcoming presidential election.

WATCH NOW

Not Registered to Vote? There’s Still Time!

Elections are a time for you to exercise your power to vote. This is your opportunity to choose leaders who will drive the change you want to see in your community.

Register online or visit the Office of Elections website for information on alternate registration options.

REGISTER ONLINE

Submit Ideas for Laws

Do you have an idea for a new law or how to improve a current one? Following a successful legislative season, HGEA’s political action committees want to hear from you as they develop our 2025 legislative priorities.

The deadline to submit has been extended to Friday, Oct. 25.

SUBMIT MY PROPOSAL

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If you have specific inquiries, contact your local HGEA office or the HGEA Member Service Center at

(808) 543-0000 or service@hgea.org.

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October 15, 2024

It’s time! (Oahu)

EVENTS COMING SOON | PERKS & DISCOUNTS | GIVE A MEMBER A SHAKA | Oct. 15, 2024

Your ballot should be arriving in the mail within the next few days. Electing labor-friendly lawmakers means better laws and quality of life for Hawaii’s working families, so please consider voting for our endorsed candidates.

Be sure to mail your ballots in early and encourage your friends and family to do the same!

VIEW OAHU ENDORSEMENTS

Herstory: Rep. Jill Tokuda Talks Women in Politics

With the possibility of the nation electing its first woman president in Vice President Kamala Harris, we sat down with U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda to reflect on Hawaii’s own pioneer for women in politics, the late U.S. Rep. Patsy Mink.

We also discuss Rep. Tokuda’s work at Capitol Hill and what’s at stake in the upcoming presidential election.

WATCH NOW

Not Registered to Vote? There’s Still Time!

Elections are a time for you to exercise your power to vote. This is your opportunity to choose leaders who will drive the change you want to see in your community.

Register online or visit the Office of Elections website for information on alternate registration options.

REGISTER ONLINE

Submit Ideas for Laws

Do you have an idea for a new law or how to improve a current one? Following a successful legislative season, HGEA’s political action committees want to hear from you as they develop our 2025 legislative priorities.

The deadline to submit has been extended to Friday, Oct. 25.

SUBMIT MY PROPOSAL

Retiring soon? Join our retirees unit to stay in the fight.

FOLLOW US

Please do not reply to this email as we are not able to respond to messages sent to this address.

For a complete list of member discounts or for more HGEA news, visit www.hgea.org.

If you have specific inquiries, contact your local HGEA office or the HGEA Member Service Center at

(808) 543-0000 or service@hgea.org.

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888 Mililani Street, Suite 401
Honolulu, HI 96813

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October 15, 2024

It’s time! (Hawaii Island)

EVENTS COMING SOON | PERKS & DISCOUNTS | GIVE A MEMBER A SHAKA | Oct. 15, 2024

Your ballot should be arriving in the mail within the next few days. Electing labor-friendly lawmakers means better laws and quality of life for Hawaii’s working families, so please consider voting for our endorsed candidates.

Be sure to mail your ballots in early and encourage your friends and family to do the same!

VIEW HAWAII ISLAND ENDORSEMENTS

Dr. Kimo Alameda at The Negotiation Table

Hear Dr. Kimo Alameda’s plans for Hawaii County in the latest episode of The Negotiation Table! He’s quite familiar with county government, having served in the administrations of Mayors Billy Kenoi and Harry Kim.

Dr. Alameda faces a tough race for Hawaii County mayor against incumbent opponent Mitch Roth whose administration has led to an uptick in routine contract violations and left the county workforce feeling demoralized.

WATCH NOW

Herstory: Rep. Jill Tokuda Talks Women in Politics

With the possibility of the nation electing its first woman president in Vice President Kamala Harris, we sat down with U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda to reflect on Hawaii’s own pioneer for women in politics, the late U.S. Rep. Patsy Mink.

We also discuss Rep. Tokuda’s work at Capitol Hill and what’s at stake in the upcoming presidential election.

WATCH NOW

Not Registered to Vote? There’s Still Time!

Elections are a time for you to exercise your power to vote. This is your opportunity to choose leaders who will drive the change you want to see in your community.

Register online or visit the Office of Elections website for information on alternate registration options.

REGISTER ONLINE

Submit Ideas for Laws

Do you have an idea for a new law or how to improve a current one? Following a successful legislative season, HGEA’s political action committees want to hear from you as they develop our 2025 legislative priorities.

The deadline to submit has been extended to Friday, Oct. 25.

SUBMIT MY PROPOSAL

Retiring soon? Join our retirees unit to stay in the fight.

FOLLOW US

Please do not reply to this email as we are not able to respond to messages sent to this address.

For a complete list of member discounts or for more HGEA news, visit www.hgea.org.

If you have specific inquiries, contact your local HGEA office or the HGEA Member Service Center at

(808) 543-0000 or service@hgea.org.

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Hawaii Government Employees Association
888 Mililani Street, Suite 401
Honolulu, HI 96813

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October 15, 2024

Kauai THP Settlement Vote Starts Thursday, Oct. 17

EVENTS COMING SOON | PERKS & DISCOUNTS | GIVE A MEMBER A SHAKA | Oct. 14, 2024

HGEA has reached a tentative settlement agreement for temporary hazard pay with Kauai County that ensures all those who reported to work during the pandemic are considered for THP.

The settlement comes on the heels of an unfair Phase I arbitration decision that excluded many job classifications from eligibility.

It was not easy to get here. We have two options, now:

We can accept this offer that ensures the broadest swath of people are treated fairly. Or we take our chances in Phase II of the arbitration and hope the arbitrator resolves the fairness issue and doesn’t disqualify more job classifications from receiving THP.

Here are the highlights:

A THP wage differential of 15% will be awarded to employees in Units 2, 3, 4, 13, 14, and 15 who were employed by the County of Kauai at any time from March 4, 2020 to March 25, 2022
The award will be based on total number of hours worked during the timeframe above
Telework, vacation, and any other type of leave periods will be excluded
Includes overtime hours in the calculation of eligible hours

HGEA is NOT making a recommendation on whether you should accept or reject this settlement offer.

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Information Session

An informational session regarding this tentative settlement agreement will be held at the HGEA Kauai Division Office:

Wednesday, Oct. 16

11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

HGEA Kauai Division Office

3213 Akahi Street, Lihue

Voting Information

All voting will be done through electronic ballot.
Voting starts on Thursday, Oct. 17 and will remain open until 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 22.
On Oct. 17, an electronic ballot will be sent to your personal email address from “HGEA Ballot,” with the subject, “BALLOT: HGEA-Kauai County Temporary Hazard Pay Settlement Vote.”
If you do not see a ballot email in your personal inbox on Thursday, Oct. 17, check your Junk Mail or Spam folder. See instructions on how to request a ballot. Requests for ballots must be received by 2:30 p.m. on Oct. 22 (no later than two hours before the close of electronic voting).

Results will be reported on Wednesday, Oct. 23 after they have been officially certified.

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Please do not reply to this email as we are not able to respond to messages sent to this address.

For a complete list of member discounts or for more HGEA news, visit www.hgea.org.

If you have specific inquiries, contact your local HGEA office or the HGEA Member Service Center at

(808) 543-0000 or service@hgea.org.

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Hawaii Government Employees Association
888 Mililani Street, Suite 401
Honolulu, HI 96813

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October 14, 2024

Listen Now:?️Ep. 10 U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda

EVENTS COMING SOON | PERKS & DISCOUNTS | GIVE A MEMBER A SHAKA | Oct. 10, 2024

Welcome back to the Negotiation Table!

It’s been 22 years since the passing of U.S. Rep. Patsy Mink, a pioneer for women in politics. As a champion for the federal Title IX law that levelled the playing field for women, Mink’s career was an inspiration for so many Hawaii women. With the potential of the nation electing its first woman president in Vice President Kamala Harris, we wanted to sit down with U.S. Representative, Jill Tokuda, of Hawaii’s second congressional district to get her thoughts.

WATCH ON YOUTUBE

LISTEN ON SPOTIFY

Do you have an idea for a new law or how to improve a current one? Following a successful legislative season, HGEA’s political action committees want to hear from you as they develop our 2025 legislative priorities.

The deadline to submit has been extended to Friday, Oct. 25.

SUBMIT MY PROPOSAL

October is National Principals Month!

Watch our Island Life Live segment celebrating National Principals Month. Unit 6 members Bebi Davis, Kaiulani Elementary School principal, and Lorelei Aiwohi, Kaimuki High School principal, discussed how principals steer schools toward success and encouraged other educators to step into this key administrative role. Heartfelt mahalo to all school principals for helping students achieve their dreams.

Check out more stories from principals across the state:

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Mahalo custodial workers for all your hard work in keeping our community beautiful and clean! We appreciate you.

Mahalo to all coaches for making a difference in student athletes’ lives both on and off the field. You lead by example and help our future generation achieve their dreams. We appreciate all that you do!

Save the dates! Holiday Craft & Gift Fair

Tuesday, Dec. 3 and Wednesday, Dec. 4, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., HGEA Downtown Office

Mark your calendars! Our annual Holiday Craft and Gift Fair is returning just in time for holiday shopping. All funds will benefit the Charles R. Kendall Scholarship and Education Fund

Retiring soon? Join our retirees unit to stay in the fight.

FOLLOW US

Please do not reply to this email as we are not able to respond to messages sent to this address.

For a complete list of member discounts or for more HGEA news, visit www.hgea.org.

If you have specific inquiries, contact your local HGEA office or the HGEA Member Service Center at

(808) 543-0000 or service@hgea.org.

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Hawaii Government Employees Association
888 Mililani Street, Suite 401
Honolulu, HI 96813

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October 10, 2024

Celebrating our Union Strong Scholarship Awardees!

EVENTS COMING SOON | PERKS & DISCOUNTS | GIVE A MEMBER A SHAKA | Oct. 1, 2024

Two $2,000 scholarships were awarded to students who are pursuing or plan to pursue post-high school study on a full-time basis. Congratulations to these outstanding recipients:

Nainoa Nakasone, Big Island

HGEA Relation: Ruth Nakasone, Unit 3

College: Grand Canyon University

David “Nainoa” Visperas, Oahu

HGEA Relation: Terry Visperas and Tammie Smith, Unit 13

College: Stanford University

We’re pleased to announce that the Charles R. Kendall and Russell K. Okata application window is now open. Awards are available to members and their dependents who are attending or plan to attend on a full-time basis university, college, community college, vocational or trade school, or pursue other post-high school study. Members must be in good standing for at least one year. Applications are due Jan. 21, 2025.

APPLY NOW

Annual Holiday Craft and Gift Fair Fundraiser

Tuesday, Dec. 3 and Wednesday, Dec. 4, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., HGEA Downtown Office

Mark your calendars! Our annual Holiday Craft and Gift Fair is returning just in time for holiday shopping. Funds will benefit the Charles R. Kendall Scholarship and Education Fund.

Pay It Forward!

If only 3,000 members give just $1 per paycheck through payroll deduction, we would raise $70,000 a year toward sending dependents of members — and members themselves — to college.

Please consider joining other HGEA members in giving regular, small contributions to help scholars achieve their academic dreams.

Donate Just $1 a Paycheck

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For a complete list of member discounts or for more HGEA news, visit www.hgea.org.

If you have specific inquiries, contact your local HGEA office or the HGEA Member Service Center at

(808) 543-0000 or service@hgea.org.

HGEA Scoops
Hawaii Government Employees Association
888 Mililani Street, Suite 401
Honolulu, HI 96813

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October 1, 2024

General Election: Announcing our endorsed candidates

EVENTS COMING SOON | PERKS & DISCOUNTS | GIVE A MEMBER A SHAKA | Sept. 26, 2024

After a rigorous vetting process, the HGEA board of directors approved the full slate of general election endorsements. This list is comprised of candidates who share our union’s values. Electing labor-friendly lawmakers means better laws and quality of life for Hawaii’s working families, so please consider voting for these candidates when you cast your ballot.

Ballots will be mailed to you around Oct. 18. Be sure to mail yours back early and encourage your friends and family to do the same.

VIEW ALL ENDORSEMENTS

HGEA is endorsing Dr. Kimo Alameda for Hawaii County mayor this general election. Dr. Alameda is quite familiar with county government, having served in the administrations of Mayors Billy Kenoi and Harry Kim. He is a community health advocate who led the Hawaii Island Fentanyl Task Force to address a serious community health crisis.

He’s facing a tough race against incumbent opponent Mitch Roth whose administration has led to an uptick in routine contract violations and left the county workforce feeling demoralized.

WATCH ON YOUTUBE

LISTEN ON SPOTIFY

Register to Vote

Elections give you the power to choose leaders who will drive the change you want to see in your community.

There’s still time for you to register! The Office of Elections has an easy online form for those who need to register or update their information.

REGISTER NOW

Submit 2025 Legislative Proposals

After securing major wins in this year’s legislative session like the confirmation of our Hawaii Labor Relations Board representative and passage of the repricing bill, HGEA’s political action committees have started working on our 2025 legislative priorities. This is your chance to let us know if you have an idea for a new law or how to improve a current one. Submit your proposal for consideration by Friday, Oct. 4.

SUBMIT MY PROPOSAL

FOLLOW US

Please do not reply to this email as we are not able to respond to messages sent to this address.

For a complete list of member discounts or for more HGEA news, visit www.hgea.org.

If you have specific inquiries, contact your local HGEA office or the HGEA Member Service Center at

(808) 543-0000 or service@hgea.org.

HGEA News
Hawaii Government Employees Association
888 Mililani Street, Suite 401
Honolulu, HI 96813

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September 26, 2024

Author: support@14oranges.com

Mahalo to a local hero, Noland!

Save the date! Holiday Party

Movie Day

Halloween Costume & Office Decor Contest

Hanafuda Tournament

Holiday Bingo Night

Bingo Night

Save the dates! Community Action Volunteer Events

Planning for Retirement Seminar

UH Wahine Senior Night

Handling Student Loan Debt Webinar

Save the dates! Holiday Craft & Gift Fair

Featured Partner: University of Hawaii Athletics

Featured Partner: Texas de Brazil

Featured Partner: YMCA Honolulu

Herstory: Rep. Jill Tokuda Talks Women in Politics

Not Registered to Vote? There’s Still Time!

Submit Ideas for Laws

Herstory: Rep. Jill Tokuda Talks Women in Politics

Not Registered to Vote? There’s Still Time!

Submit Ideas for Laws

Herstory: Rep. Jill Tokuda Talks Women in Politics

Not Registered to Vote? There’s Still Time!

Submit Ideas for Laws

Dr. Kimo Alameda at The Negotiation Table

Herstory: Rep. Jill Tokuda Talks Women in Politics

Not Registered to Vote? There’s Still Time!

Submit Ideas for Laws

Information Session

Voting Information

Save the dates! Holiday Craft & Gift Fair

Annual Holiday Craft and Gift Fair Fundraiser

Pay It Forward!

Register to Vote

Submit 2025 Legislative Proposals