Labor

... what works, what doesn’t, and what might help Hawaii move out of its position as one of the nation’s worst “sinkhole states” ....

...how to bring under control the almost $13 billion in unfunded liabilities of Hawaii’s public pension system....

...Grassroot Institute of Hawaii is releasing a new report that outlines how policymakers could resolve Hawaii’s financially dangerous public pension crisis....

...The Hawaii Supreme Court has not exactly been overly receptive to executive and legislative efforts to react nimbly to court rulings....

...support from the maritime unions for her support of Jones Act cabotage....

Government employee unions around the country are grappling with the implications of the recent Supreme Court decision in Janus v. AFSCME....

...Education narrative favoring wealthier, whiter states was just proven wrong....

• Loan-to-value -100% for purchase and 110% for purchases with a rehab
• No consideration of credit score

...Before I hire the worker, I need to comply with laws saying what I can and can’t ask the prospective employee....

...On Wednesday, the Court handed down its decision in Janus v. AFSCME....

...“This is the biggest victory for workers’ rights in a generation.”....

...“On multiple occasions, I’ve observed them watching movies or TV shows.  Usually they are sitting around looking unoccupied. Approximately two weeks ago, it was reported to me by a staff member who came in early that they observed all three SWP staff on shift asleep.”....

...“Caring for Our Homeless Keiki: Some Things to Consider” this coming Tuesday, June 26 from 5 to 6 p.m. at Makiki Christian Church, 829 Pensacola St....

...The union dues case, Janus v. AFSCME, is the latest challenge to a 1977 precedent called Abood v. Detroit Board of Education, which allows public sector unions to collect fees from non-members....

...in some fields like Personal Care & Service and Food Preparation & Serving, Hawaii residents are left with debts ranging from $8,000 to $9,000.... 

...The film generated more than $31 million in local economic activity and contributed more than $6.9 million in wages to over 1,200 local workers....

...Local 5 represents approximately 11,000 workers throughout Hawaii who work in the hospitality, health care and food service industries....

...The case was brought by several nonmember employees at Hyatt Regency Hotel in Hawaii who received a letter from union officials demanding payment of dues for which the union had no legal claim....

...495 young adults from Hawai'i will soon be receiving compensatory education and education-related services thanks to the recent settlement....

...Really Obvious Question: Why should any politician help HGEA get a fatter contract?  Ige gave HGEA the Sun, Moon, and Stars and look how they repay him....

...how to ease barriers to public-private partnerships in the state, and the benefits that could result if done right....

...With the U.S. Supreme Court approaching the conclusion of its 2017 – 2018 term, the justices are expected to release a deluge of decisions in the coming weeks....

...HGEA still silent on Gubernatorial race....

...costs for overtime, equipment and materials are mounting....

...4th Fewest Fatal Occupational Injuries Per Total Workers....

...Company President Sexually Harassed Male Employees for More Than a Decade, Federal Agency Says....

...ERS director warns emergency overtime costs add to state's unfunded liabilities....

...with 10 years of back payments thanks to a 3-2 decision of the Hawaii Supreme Court....

...U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, has not defended human and civil rights during her time in Congress. She was one of just three representatives, and the only Democrat who refused to condemn Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad’s genocidal chemical attack on his own people....

... the Hawaii ERS is only 51% funded -- 5th worst in USA ....

...patients and staff expected to occupy the new building in 2021....

...Honolulu and Pearl City tie Sta Rosa, Ca and Rancho Cucamonga, Ca for lowest monthly avg starting salaries adjusted for cost of living....

...In the case, Rizo v. Yovino, the court determined that the EPA bars employers from relying on past wage or salary history as a justification for pay disparities....

...he worked with HSTA for days at the bargaining table. Sometimes he stayed up with us until 3 a.m.... 

...Hawaii’s Legislature did not approve a higher minimum wage this year....

...Worried about “maintaining a favorable political and social environment” legislators have approved two bills and one resolution designed to force union members to keep paying dues....

...​HSTA Slush Fund Unlimited Tax Increases in Your Future....

...Hawaii lost 1.9 percent of construction jobs between February and March....

...Grassroot Institute president urges removal of barriers to economic mobility....

...and these figures are not adjusted for cost of living....

...HSTA State Leadership Team to Serve through 2021....

...There are currently three different bills still alive that would require local companies to give all employees paid sick leaves: HB 1727, HB 2598 and SB 2990 ....

....Grassroot president says high taxes, regulations discourage higher-paying jobs....

...reimbursed the city in the amount of $1,891.20 approximately 62 hours of city time....

...Other Post-Employment Benefit Liabilities, 2017 surveys the more than 100 state-administered post-employment benefit plans, such as health insurance, Medicare advantage, life insurance, and other non-pension benefits....

......HB1768 would disclose salary information about government workers in the form of ranges, as opposed to exact compensation....

...The bill has passed the House and will be heard today at 3:10pm in the Senate Education Committee in Room 229 at the state Capitol....

...from National Federation of Independent Business-Hawaii....

...Will Hawaii’s public unions lose power if their membership dues become voluntary under a pending Supreme Court ruling in the case known as Janus v. AFSCME?....

...Panelists included: Tony Gill, partner at Gill Zukeran & Sgan Robert Alt, president of the Buckeye Institute....