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Roth announces $10.7 million savings for county from arbitration with Hawaiʻi Government Employees Association

New Hawaiʻi County Mayor Kimo Alameda, who was sworn in after noon today, and his administration will take over ongoing arbitration with three additional public unions currently under negotiation.

House resolutions introduced proclaiming Feb. 24 ‘Remember Ukraine Day in Hawaiʻi’

“It is important to use this day as an opportunity to reflect on peace and to educate everyone about the importance of freedom and democracy,” said Rep. John Mizuno, who introduced resolutions to proclaim Feb. 24, 2023 as “Remember Ukraine Day in Hawaiʻi.”

‘We Can’t be Compelled to Take the Vaccination’

Union leaders expressed frustration with Gov. David Ige’s recent use of emergency powers to mandate state and county employees be vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing.

HGEA Members Help Boys & Girls Club of the Big Island

Hawaii Government Employees Association members recently helped paint the Boys & Girls Club of the Big Island Hilo Conference Room.

Govt. Workers Union Issues Endorsements for Primary Election

The union representing state and county white-collar workers declined to make a selection in the governor’s race or for several Big Island legislative seats.