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It’s time! (HID)

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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WATCH NOW: Randy’s response to Mayor Roth

In a recent Civil Beat article, Mayor Mitch Roth claimed our endorsement of his opponent, Dr. Kimo Alameda, is about him not caving into our “demands” for hazard pay.

Hazard pay isn’t the only reason we’re endorsing Alameda. It’s just one example of Roth’s failing leadership, and we’re here to set the record straight.

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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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July 19, 2024

It’s time! (MID)

EVENTS COMING SOON | PERKS & DISCOUNTS | GIVE A MEMBER A SHAKA | July 19, 2024

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

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Honolulu, HI 96813

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July 19, 2024

It’s time! (KID)

EVENTS COMING SOON | PERKS & DISCOUNTS | GIVE A MEMBER A SHAKA | July 19, 2024

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

VIEW KAUAI ENDORSEMENTS

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July 19, 2024

It’s time! (OID)

EVENTS COMING SOON | PERKS & DISCOUNTS | GIVE A MEMBER A SHAKA | July 19, 2024

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The Negotiation Table: Featuring Scott Saiki

Speaker Scott Saiki, long-time advocate for public workers, discussed his recent accomplishments and plans for the future in the latest episode of our podcast.

Hear what Scott has to say about protecting public employees from furloughs during the pandemic, funding hazard pay settlements and housing.

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July 19, 2024

Listen Now:?️Ep. 6 HGEA Endorses House Speaker Scott Saiki

EVENTS COMING SOON | PERKS & DISCOUNTS | GIVE A MEMBER A SHAKA | July 18, 2024

Welcome back to The Negotiation Table!

Speaker Scott Saiki is a critical ally in the state Legislature, ensuring your rights are respected and public employees are treated fairly. When the pandemic hit, he opposed employee furloughs and continues to champion the funding of our pay increases.

Labor now has a real seat at the table on the Hawaii Labor Relations Board thanks to his leadership. Let’s get out there and support Scott with our votes.

WATCH ON YOUTUBE

LISTEN ON SPOTIFY

HGEA continues to fight for fair compensation on behalf of employees who were exposed to COVID-19. We appreciate your patience as we continue to work through negotiations with the various jurisdictions.

Here’s where some of our cases currently stand:

Department of Education — A vote on the department’s settlement offer was paused so we could work out reasonable workday requirements for the compensation tiers. A revised agreement is awaiting approval from Gov. Green.

Hawaii County — Mayor Mitch Roth offered an unacceptable settlement (watch Randy’s latest video). We are pressing forward with Phase II of the arbitration, scheduled for August.

Kauai County — We are in the process of negotiating more fair settlement terms based on an unacceptable offer by Mayor Derek Kawakami. We are also forging ahead on Phase II of the arbitration.

For more information on these cases or for jurisdictions not listed here, visit our THP Update page.

Hawaii County’s Newest Fire Dispatcher Helps Save a Kupuna’s Life

Mahalo to our Hawaii County Fire dispatchers, in particular Chez Musselman, fire communications officer and a Unit 3 member. A recent graduate from the rigorous dispatchers training program, Musselman stepped up to help with rescue efforts as Hawaii County grapples with a chronic dispatchers shortage. Her recent heroic efforts helped to save an elderly member in the community.

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July 18, 2024

WATCH NOW: Randy Perreira’s Response to Mayor Mitch Roth

EVENTS COMING SOON | PERKS & DISCOUNTS | GIVE A MEMBER A SHAKA | July 12, 2024

In a recent Civil Beat article, Mayor Mitch Roth claimed our endorsement of his opponent, Dr. Kimo Alameda, is about him not caving into our “demands” for hazard pay.

WTF? We’re here to set the record straight. Rather than uphold his side of the contract for employees who risked health and safety during the pandemic, his administration is stalling, offering unfair settlements and playing legal games.

Roth said, “At the end of the day, you know, I love these workers.” We call BS. If he actually cared, he’d get serious about tackling the severe vacancy crisis in county government that has left the workforce feeling burned out and like the mayor doesn’t care about them.

Even if you’re a Hawaii-island member not employed by the county, this matters for you too. We’re all in this together. We can’t let routine violations of our contracts become the norm among the employers.

Watch Randy Perreira’s response to Roth on THP and HGEA’s endorsement of Dr. Kimo Alameda for mayor.

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July 12, 2024

Huge victory! Gov. Green signed our repricing bill!

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

Wow! A week ago we asked you to flood Gov. Josh Green’s office with messages in support of our repricing bill, which he had threatened to veto. And yesterday he signed it.

In the words of Joe Biden when he was vice president, “This is a big f*cking deal.”

The union now has a powerful tool to target specific job classes where salaries aren’t competitive and push for better pay. In the past, requests by the union to reprice job classes would continually fall on deaf ears. The previous repricing process included no way for us to appeal rejections by the Department of Human Resources Development, even though wages in most instances were not on par with the market and industry standards.

Not anymore. This new law gives us an avenue to appeal those unfair decisions and get you the pay you deserve.

For three sessions we’ve pushed for this. Today, it’s a reality, and our union is now stronger than ever. We couldn’t have done it without you.

Take a minute this evening and enjoy victory!

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July 10, 2024

We noticed you’re not registered to vote in your district

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

Aloha Subscriber,

We noticed you’re not registered to vote yet in your district. There’s still time! You have until Wednesday, July 31 to register online.

Did you know you’re in a district where your vote could make all the difference?

Speaker Scott Saiki, a long-time advocate for public workers, is facing a tough primary fight. As House Speaker he:

Opposed Gov. David Ige’s plan to furlough public workers during the pandemic
Funded our negotiated contracts during the pandemic
Supported giving labor a real seat and voice on the Hawaii Labor Relations Board
Prioritized temporary hazard pay for state workers

Last election cycle, Speaker Saiki won by just a few votes. We can’t afford to lose a critical ally in the state House, advocating for the rights of public employees. Will you consider registering today?

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July 5, 2024

2024 Primary Election: Our Endorsed Candidates Announced!

EVENTS COMING SOON | PERKS & DISCOUNTS | GIVE A MEMBER A SHAKA | July 3, 2024

In observance of Independence Day, HGEA offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4.

After a rigorous vetting process, the HGEA board of directors approved the full slate of primary 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 July 23. Be sure to mail yours back early, and encourage your friends and family to do the same.

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Register to Vote

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.

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.

Volunteer This Election Season

Voting isn’t the only way to support our endorsed candidates. Have you spotted HGEA sign wavers throwing you a shaka or canvassing in your neighborhood?

As a political action volunteer, you’ll be making an active contribution to protecting your job, benefits, retirement and ultimately your family’s future. Join us at the next event!

Tamayo Perry Celebration of Life

Sunday, July 14 at 3 p.m.

Ehukai Beach Park

On June 23, Tamayo Perry, water safety officer with Honolulu City & County, was attacked by a shark and passed away. For those who would like to honor his memory, please join his friends and family at this celebration of life. Donations are welcomed.

Perry was a well-known and respected lifeguard serving Oahu’s North Shore since 2016. HGEA extends our heartfelt condolences to Perry’s loved ones.

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July 3, 2024

Your input needed! Feedback on DOE State Offices Restructuring

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

Aloha Subscriber,

The state Department of Education is embarking on an organizational alignment initiative, beginning with state offices, to restructure the department in accordance with its implementation plan of the Board of Education’s Strategic Plan.

They have provided HGEA with information regarding the alignment initiative for the purpose of consultation. We ask that you review the material and share your feedback.

DOE will gather employee suggestions through their own internal portal, however, we are gathering feedback to share on your behalf.

Submit Your Comments

Submit your questions, comments, or concerns to DOEAlignmentFeedback@hgea.org no later than 4:30 p.m. on Friday, July 19.

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