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SCOTUS Tie A Win For Hawaii Unions Cory Lum/Civil Beat

SCOTUS Tie A Win For Hawaii Unions

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A ruling in favor of the California teacher suing her union could have had major ramifications for organized labor in Hawaii.
Another Union, Another Raise: Who’s To Say There’s No Money?

Another Union, Another Raise: Who’s To Say There’s No Money?

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Arbitrator decision presents differing narrative about economy despite Honolulu's budget woes.
Unions Spared From Taxes After Honolulu Mayor Defers His Own Bill Flickr: RambergMediaImages

Unions Spared From Taxes After Honolulu Mayor Defers His Own Bill

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Caldwell says he pulled his bill after council chairman introduced an amended measure that went too far.
Why Didn’t Hawaii Counties Fight Back Against SHOPO Contract? Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat

Why Didn’t Hawaii Counties Fight Back Against SHOPO Contract?

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Arbitrator says counties did poor job of making a case against hundreds of millions of dollars in wage increases for cops.
Hawaii Signs Another Union Contract, But At What Cost?

Hawaii Signs Another Union Contract, But At What Cost?

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State inks UPW deal as lawmakers fail to find money for new initiatives.
Budgeting Blind: Pending Union Negotiations Leave Blanks on Balance Sheet

Budgeting Blind: Pending Union Negotiations Leave Blanks on Balance Sheet

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Arbitration award, HSTA agreement will likely set a 3 percent pay raise precedent.
Hawaii Teachers Union Ramps Up Protests Amid Contract Stalemate Courtesy: Hawaii Teachers Work To The Rules

Hawaii Teachers Union Ramps Up Protests Amid Contract Stalemate

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HSTA hopes public pressure will compel state to make a better offer.
Lawsuit: Hawaii IBEW Chief Wanted Hitman To Take Out His Enemies

Lawsuit: Hawaii IBEW Chief Wanted Hitman To Take Out His Enemies

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But union leader says the allegations are bogus.
New Hawaii Teacher Contract Nowhere in Sight

New Hawaii Teacher Contract Nowhere in Sight

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HSTA president ups insults, threats to governor as standoff continues.
Pro-Rail Union Group Ups Ante Against Cayetano

Pro-Rail Union Group Ups Ante Against Cayetano

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UPDATED Honolulu mayoral race heats up on eve of first TV debate.
HSTA President Okabe in Labor Board’s Hot Seat

HSTA President Okabe in Labor Board’s Hot Seat

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Attorneys ask him about negotiations process, contract laws.
Kirk Caldwell, Friend of the Working Man

Kirk Caldwell, Friend of the Working Man

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Six more union endorsements for Honolulu mayor underdog.
Labor Unions in Hawaii