Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
Thousands of Hawaii School Employees To Get Up To 25% In Pandemic Hazard Pay
HGEA estimated that the arbitration decision could cost the state as much as $150 million.
Ronen Zilberman/Civil Beat/2021
A Big Bill From The Pandemic Is Coming Due: Hazard Pay For State And County Workers
Expected settlements could put a significant dent into county budgets. The state, meanwhile, has yet to enter into negotiations with unions over the issue.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Cleaning Up: The Aftermath Of A Honolulu Union’s Embezzlement Scandal
Members of IBEW 1260 had to pick up the pieces after former business manager Brian Ahakuelo and his wife were convicted.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Big Island Prison Guard Fired For His Role In An Inmate Beating Is Ordered Reinstated
But Jonathan Taum also was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for the attack, so he isn’t expected back at work anytime soon.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019
Should Hawaii Tighten Its Work-From-Home Policies For State Employees?
Some senators want to ensure the remote workers are properly supervised and are productive.
Civil Beat/2010
Why More Than 600 Foodland Workers Are Poised To Strike In Hawaii
The local supermarket chain has been in talks with the union since its collective bargaining agreement expired in April 2021.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Police Raises Approved by Honolulu City Council
All four counties get a last look at the 5% wage increases before the agreement is finalized
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
New Hawaii Police Contract Includes Pay Increases Through 2024
The deal means 5% pay increases per year for three years for more than 2,700 officers across the state.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2017
Chad Blair: Fresh Interest In Organized Labor May Bode Well For Democrats
A new report finds that Hawaii is the most unionized state. That’s not good news for Republicans.
Why Isn’t Hawaii’s Largest Union Weighing In On The Kauai Prosecutor’s Race?
HGEA is unusually silent on the special election for Kauai prosecuting attorney.