News Archive
All News 2021
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
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
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
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
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
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
March 14, 2021
HGEA presses for fair health & safety guidelines for 4th quarter return
March 11, 2021
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
March 02, 2021
HGEA Unit 6 Directors call for change in DOE leadership
March 01, 2021
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
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
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
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