News Archive
All News 2020
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
December 08, 2020
WATCH: Update from Randy Perreira
November 24, 2020
HGEA Offices closed for Thanksgiving
November 13, 2020
Recognizing the Critical Role of Imaging Technologists
October 30, 2020
WATCH: The latest union information from Randy Perreira
October 23, 2020
HGEA Files Petition to Recognize Bargaining Unit 15 – Ocean Safety and Water Safety Officers
October 16, 2020
WATCH: Randy Perreira's update on Governor's proposed furloughs
October 13, 2020
Submit your 2021 Legislative Proposals by November 6, 2020
October 12, 2020
HGEA Temporarily closed for all staff training on Tuesday, Oct. 13 from 8:30 a.m. until noon
October 06, 2020
WATCH: Randy Perreira gives latest info on Governor's furlough plan
October 06, 2020
READ: Blangiardi’s Own Words and Actions Come Back on Him
September 25, 2020
Video update from Randy Perreira
September 18, 2020
Unions to demand consultation and negotiations
September 17, 2020
Unions and DOE employees blindsided by newly released guidance from the DOH
September 07, 2020
County of Kauai’s Workweek Schedule Rectified After Being Implemented Without Consultation
September 04, 2020
HGEA Gets Deputy Sheriff’s Job Back After Wrongful Termination
September 03, 2020
HGEA offices closed on Labor Day
August 28, 2020
READ: Government Workers Who Worked From Home Before Now Deemed Essential
August 28, 2020
READ: HGEA Leader Frustrated with State Response to Coronavirus
August 26, 2020
Department of Education: FREE COVID-19 testing on Oahu starts Sunday
August 25, 2020
FREE COVID-19 testing on Oahu starts tomorrow!
August 25, 2020
August 25: Second Stay at Home order issued for Oahu
August 25, 2020
HGEA joins UPW in calling for immediate leadership change and safety improvements for DPS
August 20, 2020
WATCH: Randy Perreira's update addressing rumors
August 18, 2020
August 17, 2020
Board of Regents to Consider Revised Resolution 20-03
August 17, 2020
WATCH: Randy Perreira's update on expected media reports about pay cuts and furloughs
August 16, 2020
August 14, 2020
AFSCME Virtual Convention: Joe Biden will be a president for everyone
August 13, 2020
COVID surge prompts HGEA to tell Departments: Limit physical presence at worksites
August 12, 2020
DOE implementing statewide distance learning for most schools beginning August 17, 2020
August 10, 2020
HGEA files grievance on behalf of DOH contact tracers
August 10, 2020
July 30, 2020
Unions Stand in Solidarity: Board of Education Special Board Meeting at 1:00 p.m.
July 29, 2020
ICYMI: HLRB Hears Temporary Workweek Trial
July 29, 2020
July 28, 2020
Reminder: Stay Safe and Support Local!
July 28, 2020
READ: The Public Employee Summer Issue
July 23, 2020
July 23, 2020
WATCH: While school board deliberates date, more educators express anxiety over reopening
July 22, 2020
BOE: Schools are not ready to safely reopen to students on August 4
July 16, 2020
READ: Hawaii is Once Again the Most Unaffordable State in Which to Live
July 09, 2020
READ: HGEA's testimony about reopening of schools
July 07, 2020
READ: McConnell Predicts Congress Will Need Fifth Coronavirus Bill
July 02, 2020
READ: Pay Raises Would Help Revitalize the Economy
July 01, 2020
June 29, 2020
Democratic Party of Hawaii Convention Reimbursement
June 26, 2020
READ: Public workers are doing our fair share
June 26, 2020
Collective Bargaining Bill Passes: THANK YOU HOUSE AND SENATE LEADERSHIP
June 26, 2020
Randy Perreira's video message on the passage of our collective bargaining bill
June 25, 2020
Graduate Information Session for HGEA Members
June 23, 2020
UPDATE: Collective Bargaining Bills Heard in Committee
June 22, 2020
Legislative Update for Monday, June 22
June 19, 2020
WATCH: Randy Perreira's video update on next week's legislative session and more
June 17, 2020
READ: Public Services Need More Federal Stimulus
June 16, 2020
READ: Face Masks, Temperature Checks: The New Reality for Summer School Students
June 16, 2020
June 09, 2020
Column: Unions press government on COVID safety
June 09, 2020
HGEA Offices Closed on Thursday
June 07, 2020
READ: Unions Press Government on COVID Safety
June 05, 2020
HGEA Demands Consultation & Negotiations Regarding Reopening of Schools for 2020-2021 School Year
June 04, 2020
WATCH: Virtual update from Randy Perreira
June 04, 2020
Submit testimony today on reopening of schools
June 03, 2020
READ: Public Services Often Are Taken For Granted
June 02, 2020
A message from Lee Saunders: My thoughts on the state of America today
June 01, 2020
COVID-19 Guidelines for HGEA Office Visits
May 29, 2020
HGEA Endorses Harry Kim for Hawaii County Mayor
May 29, 2020
WATCH: Randy Perreira's video update on our upcoming fights
May 28, 2020
HGEA Endorses Keith Amemiya for Honolulu Mayor
May 26, 2020
Providing Essential Services: The Ho`ala Program with WorkHawaii
May 22, 2020
Continuing to Protect Hawaii from Invasive Pests
May 21, 2020
All HGEA Offices Closed on Monday
May 21, 2020
May 21, 2020
Upcoming Landed Homebuying Information Sessions
May 19, 2020
LAST CHANCE: We Want to Hear From YOU!
May 18, 2020
News release: Keep workers and customers safe as government offices reopen
May 14, 2020
COVID-19: Information for Fraud Prevention
May 14, 2020
READ: Do No Harm: How Hawaii State Government Can Mitigate the COVID-19 Economic Crisis
May 14, 2020
Legislative Update: May 14, 2020
May 14, 2020
Governor's pay cuts off the table for now
May 08, 2020
Preparing for Higher Education’s New Normal
May 04, 2020
Helping to Bring Babies into the World of COVID-19
May 04, 2020
TOMORROW: Free COVID-19 Testing in Kalihi
April 30, 2020
ACTION NEEDED: Tell Congress to Fund the Front Lines
April 30, 2020
Protecting Health and Safety in the Workplace
April 28, 2020
We Want to Hear From You! Virtual Endorsement Interviews Starting Soon
April 27, 2020
HGEA President to Gov. Ige: Fund Your Workforce
April 24, 2020
Deputy Sheriff: Social Distancing Is Not Always An Option
April 23, 2020
Fighting for Temporary Hazard Pay
April 23, 2020
Fighting for Social Distancing in the Workplace
April 23, 2020
HawaiiWorks Volunteers are #HGEAStrong!
April 22, 2020
April 22, 2020
AFSCME President Direct To Gov. Ige: Don't Furlough, Lay Off or Cut Pay for Gov't Workers
April 22, 2020
ICYMI: Letters to Governor Ige from Union Leaders Opposing Pay Cuts
April 22, 2020
Your Feedback on our Path to Economic Recovery
April 21, 2020
Local Economists: Best Solution is to Get Federal Loans, Not Cut State Worker Pay
April 20, 2020
Teleworking Behind-the-Scenes to Support Essential Industries
April 17, 2020
Police Radio Dispatcher Provides Own Sanitizing Supplies During COVID-19 Crisis
April 13, 2020
Continuing to Provide Essential Services for Special Needs Individuals
April 08, 2020
Maintaining infrastructure and services during the pandemic
April 06, 2020
Helping At-Risk Youth During a Global Health Crisis
April 06, 2020
April 02, 2020
AFSCME: Legislation for Federal Aid, workplace protection and resources
April 02, 2020
Complete the 2020 Census online to help Hawaii secure our fair share of funding and resources
April 01, 2020
Coronavirus update from Senator Brian Schatz: Tax Relief for Individuals
April 01, 2020
Extension of the 2020 Open Enrollment for Active Employees
March 30, 2020
READ: New Leave Requirements Mandated by Congress for COVID-19
March 30, 2020
March 30: Video message from Randy Perreira
March 29, 2020
COVID-19 Update for Homeowners and Renters: How to access federal resources
March 27, 2020
READ: House passes $2.2T coronavirus relief package, rushes it to Trump
March 27, 2020
COVID-19 Update: March 27, 2020
March 27, 2020
READ: AFSCME’s Saunders: Coronavirus Relief Bill a Good Down Payment to “Fund the Front Lines”
March 25, 2020
HGEA Offices Closed for Kuhio Day
March 25, 2020
COVID-19 Update: March 25, 2020
March 25, 2020
Hawaii State AFL-CIO drive through food distribution schedule
March 25, 2020
READ: Hawaii public school cafeteria workers begin free meal service
March 24, 2020
March 24: Video message from Randy Perreira
March 23, 2020
Community Resource: Oneoahu.org
March 23, 2020
AFSCME endorses former Vice President Joe Biden for president
March 20, 2020
March 19, 2020
Status Update: All Union Activities & Events Cancelled or Postponed
March 19, 2020
County of Hawaii: COVID-19 Guidelines
March 18, 2020
READ: HIDOE Media Advisory: HIDOE employees to begin remote work March 19, schools to close March 30
March 17, 2020
Questions About Statements Made in Gov. Ige's Press Conference
March 17, 2020
READ: HIDOE statement regarding Gov. David Ige's announcement
March 16, 2020
HGEA Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update Monday, March 16
March 16, 2020
HGEA Member Service Center & Offices
March 16, 2020
Hawaii State Judiciary COVID-19 Guidelines
March 15, 2020
Sharing: DOE official news release on extending Spring Break until March 27
March 14, 2020
Coronavirus Update for HGEA Members
March 12, 2020
March 09, 2020
March 09, 2020
March 06, 2020
March 05, 2020
Coronavirus Daily Updates from the Hawaii Department of Health
March 05, 2020
March 04, 2020
2020 Democratic Party-Run Presidential Primary Election
February 26, 2020
Preventative Guidance for Coronavirus Outbreak
February 20, 2020
Apply Now: Hawaii State AFL-CIO Scholarship
February 19, 2020
HGEA Endorses Kai Kahele for Congress!
February 13, 2020
Legislative update: February 13, 2020
February 13, 2020
All HGEA Offices Closed on Monday
February 11, 2020
Information for Employees Regarding the Coronavirus
February 06, 2020
Legislative Update: Status on priority bills and real-time updates available online
February 05, 2020
READ: DOH Names Employee of the Year
January 16, 2020
HGEA offices closed on Monday, January 20
January 15, 2020
Scholarship Opportunities: Applications due in January
January 02, 2020