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Ratification Notice: Deputy Sheriff Uniform Patch Replacement

EVENTS COMING SOON | PERKS & DISCOUNTS | GIVE A MEMBER A SHAKA | Aug. 22, 2024

In an effort to address the replacement of sheriff identification uniform patches required because of the transfer to the Department of Law Enforcement, the DLE has proposed a supplemental agreement to make a one-time lump sum payment of $120 to deputy sheriffs.

Ratification for this agreement will start on Monday, Aug. 26 and close at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 29.

Under the proposed supplemental agreement, the following would apply to affected employees:

12 patches will be distributed to each deputy for five uniforms and one jacket (two patches per uniform/jacket).
Deputies will make individual arrangements with an established alteration company or tailor.
Deputies will ensure that all new patches are installed professionally and in accordance with the department’s instructions.
Deputies will receive a one-time lump sum payment of $120.

Voting Information

All voting will be done through electronic ballot.
Voting starts on Monday, Aug. 26 and will remain open until 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 29.
On Monday, Aug. 26, an electronic ratification ballot will be sent to your personal email address from “HGEA Ballot,“ with the subject, “Ballot: HGEA – Deputy Sheriff BU14 Patch Replacement Supplemental Agreement Ratification.”
If you do not see a ballot email in your personal inbox on Aug. 26, 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 Aug. 29 (no later than two hours before the close of electronic voting).

Results of the ratification votes will be reported on Friday, Aug. 30.

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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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August 22, 2024

Listen Now:?️Ep. 7 Repricing Major Legislative Victory

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

HGEA will be closed on Friday, Aug. 16 in observance of Statehood Day.

Welcome back to The Negotiation Table!

HGEA recently scored a major legislative victory with the passage of our repricing bill, which gives the union a new powerful tool to target specific job classes that suffer from

sub-par pay and push for more competitive salaries. Gov. Josh Green had threatened a veto, but at the eleventh hour, he ended up signing the bill, which means our repricing bill

is now law.

Learn more about what this law means for HGEA members.

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LISTEN ON SPOTIFY

Deeply connected through their love for their community and the ocean, Unit 15 Water Safety Officers Bradley Young, Pono Kodani and Ian McVeigh have dedicated their lives to serving others. All born and raised on Hawaii island, they grew up going to the beaches that they now patrol.

Mahalo to all our lifeguards for all that they do to ensure water safety and save lives!

WATCH NOW

A Maui wildfire tribute video featuring board member Helena Brown from Unit 3 was played at the 46th International AFSCME Convention. Hear Helena, educational assistant at the new Kulanihakoi High School in Kihei, recount what it was like on the day her campus welcomed about 500 displaced Lahaina students and staff to the campus and witnessed their reunion.

WATCH NOW

Mahalo, members, for exercising your power at the ballot box. Your votes ensured pro-labor candidates up and down the ballot moved forward into the general election on Nov. 5.

Mayor Rick Blangiardi handily won re-election as mayor of Honolulu City & County. Meanwhile on the Big Island, Dr. Kimo Alameda will face off against Mayor Mitch Roth in November.

Also on the Big Island, Sue Lee Loy, a long-time councilwoman, won the House District 2 seat outright by a large margin.

Unit 13 Member Ikaika Olds also won the House District 23 seat outright.

A long-time legislator and friend of labor, Scott Nishimoto, won the Honolulu City Council District V seat by a wide margin.

Here’s a roundup of other HGEA-endorsed candidates who won their primary race.

Project 2025 is Donald Trump’s playbook to undermine the working class if he wins a second term.

Despite his denials, this plan belongs to Trump. It’s written by his closest advisors — a review by ProPublica found 29 of the 36 staffers behind Project 2025 have worked with him over the years.

Project 2025 is a 900-page radical plan that will transform the entire government and take away power from working people. It would destroy our economy, gut health care and retirement benefits, turn the clock back on civil rights, end merit staffing and eliminate our voice on the job.

FIGHT BACK

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August 15, 2024

Your Votes Helped These Candidates Prevail

Mahalo, members, for exercising your power at the ballot box. Your votes ensured pro-labor candidates up and down the ballots moved forward into the general election on Nov. 5.

Mayor Rick Blangiardi handily won re-election as mayor of Honolulu City & County. Meanwhile on the Big Island, Dr. Kimo Alameda will face off against Mayor Mitch Roth in November. We will keep up the fight to ensure the Big Island elects a leader who respects the rights of public employees and treats them fairly.

Also on the Big Island, Sue Lee Loy, a long-time councilwoman, won the House District 2 seat outright by a large margin.

A Unit 13 member, Ikaika Olds, also won the House District 23 seat. With no Republican opponent in the general election, Olds was elected outright thanks to your support.

Long-time legislator and friend of labor, Scott Nishimoto, won the Honolulu City Council District V seat by a wide margin.

Here’s a roundup of other HGEA-endorsed candidates who won their primary race:

U.S. Congress

Mazie Hirono, U.S. Senate
Ed Case, Congressional District 1
Jill Tokuda, Congressional District 2

State Senate

Hawaii:
Senate District 1 – Lorraine Inouye
Senate District 3 – Dru Kanuha
Senate District 4 – Tim Richards

Maui:
Senate District 5 – Troy Hashimoto
Senate District 7 – Lynn DeCoite

Oahu:
Senate District 16 – Brandon Elefante
Senate District 18 – Michelle Kidani
Senate District 19 – Henry Aquino

State House

Hawaii:
House District 1 – Mark Nakashima
House District 2 – Sue Lee Loy
House District 3 – Chris Todd
House District 4 – Greggor Ilagan
House District 5 – Jeanne Kapela
House District 6 – Kirstin Kahaloa
House District 7 – Nicole Lowen
House District 8 – David Tarnas

Maui:
House District 9 – Justin Woodson
House District 11 – Terez Amato
House District 12 – Kyle Yamashita
House District 13 – Mahina Poepoe

Kauai:
House District 15 – Nadine Nakamura
House District 16 – Luke Evslin
House District 17 – Dee Morikawa

Oahu:
House District 19 – Mark Hashem
House District 21 – Jackson Sayama
House District 22 – Andrew Garrett
House District 23 – Ikaika Olds
House District 24 – Adrian Tam
House District 26 – Della Au Belatti
House District 27 – Jenna Takenouchi
House District 28 – Daniel Holt
House District 31 – Linda Ichiyama
House District 34 – Gregg Takayama
House District 35 – Cory Chun
House District 36 – Rachele Lamosao
House District 40 – Rose Martinez
House District 42 – Anthony Makana Paris
House District 44 – Darius Kila
House District 45 – Desire DeSoto
House District 46 – Amy Perruso
House District 47 – Sean Quinlan
House District 48 – Lisa Kitagawa
House District 49 – Scot Matayoshi
House District 50 – Mike Lee

Hawaii County

Mayor – Dr. Kimo Alameda

County Council:
District 1 – Heather Kimball
District 4 – Ashley Kierkiewicz
District 5 – Ikaika Rodenhurst

Maui County

County Council:
Kahului – Tasha Kama
South Maui – Tom Cook
Makawao-Haiku-Paia – Nohe U‘u-Hodgins
Upcountry – Yuki Lei Sugimura
Molokai – John Pele

Kauai County

County Council:
Bernard Carvalho
Felicia Cowden
Ross Kagawa
Arryl Kaneshiro
KipuKai Kuali‘i
Mel Rapozo

Honolulu City & County

Mayor – Rick Blangiardi

Honolulu City Council:
District III – Esther Kia‘aina
District V – Scott Nishimoto
District VII – Radiant Cordero

✊Defend your rights:✅Vote by Aug. 10

EVENTS COMING SOON | PERKS & DISCOUNTS | GIVE A MEMBER A SHAKA | Aug. 8, 2024

Labor-friendly candidates need your vote. We rely on these elected officials to protect our rights, fund our contracts and fight regressive labor policies. Let’s do our part!

Submit your ballot by

Saturday, Aug. 10, 7 p.m.

If you are not registered to vote, there is still time! Voter Service Centers offer in-person voting, same day voter registration, and collection of voted ballots.

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Reading Opens the World with UHPA and AFT are offering 5,000 free books on Maui on a first-come, first served basis. Parents and guardians are welcome to choose up to five free books per child, with a 20 books maximum limit per family.

Saturday, Aug. 24

9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Princess Nahienaena Elementary School

Make a family day of it, with music, free popcorn and cotton candy, and family fun.

The Hawaii State Investment Services Center is now open at the Hawaii State FCU Headquarters building, right down the street from the HGEA offices.

Whether you’re already retired, are considering retirement, or just thinking ahead, the financial advisors at Hawaii State Investment Services are ready to help state and county employees explore their options and work towards their retirement goals. Advisors go through specialized training and have a solid understanding of the Employees’ Retirement System – taking the mystery out of investment planning and helping you create the foundation for a better financial future.

Receive expert guidance on:

Retirement Planning
Investment Strategies
General Financial Wellness

Visit the Hawaii State Investment Services Center today to discuss your financial future, or go to www.HawaiiStateFCU.com to schedule an appointment.

Don’t forget to stop by the headquarters branch for a free scoop of Asato’s sherbert on Wednesday, Aug. 21 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., while supplies last.

Your fellow union members on Maui partnered with the Maui Humane Society to raise awareness for the needs of the island’s furry friends.

The 2025 “Rescue Me” Calendar showcases Maui’s pets and unsung heroes: firefighters and lifeguards. The dogs, cats, one guinea pig, and one chicken are pictured alongside Hawaii Fire Fighters Association and Hawaii Government Employees Association members.

Voting is now open. Just $1 per vote (with proceeds supporting the Maui Humane Society). Voting closes Aug. 18. You can also pre-order your calendar today!

VOTE NOW

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EVENTS COMING SOON | PERKS & DISCOUNTS | GIVE A MEMBER A SHAKA | Aug. 5, 2024

Get financial tips to stay secure during retirement and prepare for estate planning at this upcoming seminar from Steve Adams, Pacific Financial Group. Please register with your respective island chapter link below:

Hawaii Island

Aug. 26 at 9 a.m., Hawaii Island Division Office

Includes a presentation on Alzheimer’s

Kauai

Aug. 29 at 9:30 a.m., Kauai Island Division Office

Maui

Aug. 28 at 9:30 a.m., HMSA Community Center, 70 Hookele Street

Oahu

Aug. 27 at 9:30 a.m., Oahu Island Division Office, 1st Floor Meeting Room

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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.

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

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Honolulu City & County: Here’s where our fight for THP stands today

EVENTS COMING SOON | PERKS & DISCOUNTS | GIVE A MEMBER A SHAKA | Aug. 2, 2024

Our friends at United Public Workers scored a victory in arbitration against Honolulu City & County for temporary hazard pay. The arbitrator in their case awarded 15% for each hour worked during the 24-month period of the pandemic for all UPW classes (regardless of whether they filled out an individual THP request form), with uku pau workers receiving full compensation. The decision marks the biggest victory for their union.

But there are also big implications in their case for us.

Judge Simeon Acoba rejected the city’s attempts to treat THP individually, on an employee-by-employee basis. And that’s exactly what the city has been trying to do with us.

The arbitrator also rejected arguments by the city that employees must prove how and when they were exposed. He ruled that the virus’ presence in the workplace is a reasonable expectation given the conditions of the pandemic. This, too, helps our case.

Let’s be clear: this UPW ruling changes the whole landscape of our discussions with the city. We’re prepared to use this as precedence to bolster our already persuasive case.

Rest assured we’re in a stronger position today because of this ruling. We’ll update you as we continue to press the city for resolution.

E&T Virtual Mental Health Awareness Class

Aug. 13, 5:30 p.m.,Virtual

Are you stressed, overwhelmed or dealing with burnout? HGEA has partnered with the Office of Wellness & Resilience to provide members with classes to improve mental health:

Aug. 13: Balancing Emotions & Behaviors

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Save the dates! Community Action Volunteer Events

July 6 to Dec. 8

Make a difference in the community! Our Community Action Committee has many volunteer opportunities throughout the year that needs your help:

Aug. 3: Halawa Xeriscape
Aug. 17-18: Special Olympics Hawaii Aukake Classic
Oct. 6: Hawaii Children & Youth Day
Dec. 8: Family Programs Hawaii 26th Annual Holiday

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Hanafuda Tournament

Tuesday, Aug. 6, 5 p.m., David Trask Building #207

Join your union brothers and sisters for a fun evening of hanafuda!

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Save the date! Statehood Day Golf Tournament

Friday, Aug. 16, 8:30 a.m., Wailua Golf Course

Join us on the green for a friendly game of golf! Call the HGEA Office at (808) 245-6751 to register. Spots are limited to the first 30 members who sign up.

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Nutrition and Smoothie Night

Wednesday, Aug. 21, 5-7 p.m., HGEA Office MPR

Enjoy an evening of exercise and healthy eating! Spots are limited. RSVP by Wednesday, Aug. 14, by 4:30 p.m.

Featured Partner: Lex Brodie’s Tire, Brake & Service Co.

It’s important to keep your vehicle in the best shape. Lex Brodie’s is here to help! HGEA members receive an exclusive discount.

Featured Partner: UNYQE Fitness

Conveniently located in the heart of Downtown Honolulu, UNYQE Fitness is here to offer you an amazing workout year-round!

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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
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Honolulu, HI 96813

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It’s time! (KID)

EVENTS COMING SOON | PERKS & DISCOUNTS | GIVE A MEMBER A SHAKA | July 19, 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!

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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.

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

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HGEA

Author: support@14oranges.com

Ratification Notice: Deputy Sheriff Uniform Patch Replacement

Voting Information

Listen Now:?️Ep. 7 Repricing Major Legislative Victory

Your Votes Helped These Candidates Prevail

✊Defend your rights:✅Vote by Aug. 10

Register now!

Honolulu City & County: Here’s where our fight for THP stands today

Have you voted yet?

Ho`olaha, May-July, 2024

August Benefits & Events

E&T Virtual Mental Health Awareness Class

Save the dates! Community Action Volunteer Events

Hanafuda Tournament

Save the date! Statehood Day Golf Tournament

Nutrition and Smoothie Night

Featured Partner: Lex Brodie’s Tire, Brake & Service Co.

Featured Partner: UNYQE Fitness

It’s time! (KID)

Not registered to vote? There’s still time!